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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $20,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $39,760
Base Invoice $19,304 $37,177
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800  
Heated front seats   640
Premium Package   2,260
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664  
Heated front seats   588
Premium Package   2,115
Options (change) 2,220 2,900
Options (change) 1,843 2,703
Destination 650 910
Total Price $23,190 $43,570
Total Invoice $21,797 $40,790

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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: $12,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,532
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$23,190$43,570
Adjustments for Features0-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$35,600
Total Invoice$21,797$40,790
Adjustments for Features0-7,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$33,329

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
TrimLT350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,500$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,461

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length188.3 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.3 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 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90037%
Total Not Requested155063%

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