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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $32,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $29,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicRLX
TrimLTP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $54,450
Base Invoice $19,304 $50,530
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 2,045 0
Options (change) 1,698 0
Destination 650 950
Total Price $23,015 $55,400
Total Invoice $21,652 $51,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,021
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicRLX
TrimLTP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-19
Total Price$23,015$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-11,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$43,770
Total Invoice$21,652$51,480
Adjustments for Features0-10,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,652$40,673

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicRLX
TrimLTP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$13,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,807

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length188.3 in196.1 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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