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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicTLX
TrimLT3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $35,320
Base Invoice $19,304 $33,171
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800  
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 2,045 0
Options (change) 1,698 0
Destination 650 920
Total Price $23,015 $36,240
Total Invoice $21,652 $34,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,028
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicTLX
TrimLT3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$23,015$36,240
Adjustments for Features0-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$29,425
Total Invoice$21,652$34,091
Adjustments for Features0-6,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,652$27,680

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicTLX
TrimLT3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,411

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in190.3 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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