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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLTXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,844 $27,288 $27,376 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Luxury and Convenience Package 595                
Front Seating Package 450                
Rear spoiler 175                
Satellite radio 200 379   379          
Remote start 190 499 499 499 499 499 499 499 499
Sunroof 800                
Universal garage door opener   349 349 349 349 349      
Power driver seat   880 880            
Floor mats   224 224 224     224 224  
Cold Area Package       1,060          
Luxury and Convenience Package 494                
Front Seating Package 374                
Rear spoiler 145                
Satellite radio 166 307   307          
Remote start 158 310 310 310 310 310 310 310 310
Sunroof 664                
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274 274 274      
Power driver seat   783 783            
Floor mats   139 139 139     139 139  
Cold Area Package       943          
Options (change) 2,410 2,331 1,952 2,511 848 848 723 723 499
Options (change) 2,001 1,813 1,506 1,973 584 584 449 449 310
Destination 650 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,380 $28,826 $31,977 $32,756 $30,633 $34,028 $32,623 $35,748 $36,244
Total Invoice $21,955 $26,652 $29,789 $30,344 $28,498 $31,834 $30,341 $33,432 $33,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $310
Model Year200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLTXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT4T6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$23,380$28,826$31,977$32,756$30,633$34,028$32,623$35,748$36,244
Adjustments for Features0-5,415-7,590-5,930-6,775-8,725-8,965-10,515-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$23,411$24,387$26,826$23,858$25,303$23,658$25,233$26,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976$3,415$447$1,892$247$1,822$3,033
Total Invoice$21,955$26,652$29,789$30,344$28,498$31,834$30,341$33,432$33,796
Adjustments for Features0-5,007-7,071-5,493-6,303-8,162-8,338-9,834-9,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$21,645$22,718$24,851$22,195$23,672$22,003$23,598$24,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,073$3,206$550$2,027$358$1,953$3,013

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLTXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100
CVT  $1000  $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100     
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate        $100
Heated steering wheel   $100    $100
Power liftgate      $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras        $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan        $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40  $40$40 
Cargo tray   $40     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25     
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75        
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app  $50 $50$50   
Navigation system      $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0 $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound        $250
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750$750$750
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 $50    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75     
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels$100        
Chrome-coated alloy wheels      $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish   $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100    
Total Value of Features$1,350$6,765$8,940$7,280$8,125$10,075$10,315$11,865$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415$7,590$5,930$6,775$8,725$8,965$10,515$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,007-7,071-5,493-6,303-8,162-8,338-9,834-9,138

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length188.3 in183.5 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.4 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 wheels100Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested22533%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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