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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820222022
ModelMalibu ClassicTLXTLX
TrimLT2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $38,900 $53,700
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 2,410 500 500
Options (change) 2,001 0 0
Destination 650 1,095 1,095
Total Price $23,380 $40,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,181
Model Year200820222022
ModelMalibu ClassicTLXTLX
TrimLT2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT4T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 10710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$23,380$40,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-8,665-16,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$31,830$39,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,275

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820222022
ModelMalibu ClassicTLXTLX
TrimLT2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,100$10,765$18,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,665$16,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-321

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082022
ModelMalibu ClassicTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.0 in
Length188.3 in194.6 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height57.5 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.5 ft3

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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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