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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,967

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $37,700
Base Invoice $19,304 $33,742
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Heated front seats   665
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Heated front seats   532
Options (change) 1,220 665
Options (change) 1,013 532
Destination 650 825
Total Price $22,190 $39,190
Total Invoice $20,967 $35,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,770
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$22,190$39,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,190$34,320
Total Invoice$20,967$35,099
Adjustments for Features0-4,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,967$30,737

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,800$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,362

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length188.3 in186.2 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.484.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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