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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: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $21,875 $22,555
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,232 $20,862
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Sunroof 800 900 900
Side curtain airbags   650 650
3.5L V6   1,915 1,915
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Sunroof 664 720 720
Side curtain airbags   559 559
3.5L V6   1,771 1,771
Options (change) 2,020 3,465 3,465
Options (change) 1,677 3,050 3,050
Destination 650 605 605
Total Price $22,990 $25,945 $26,625
Total Invoice $21,631 $23,887 $24,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$22,990$25,945$26,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,990$24,645$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$0
Total Invoice$21,631$23,887$24,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,197-2,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,631$22,690$21,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,725$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,197-2,546

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length188.3 in181.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.437.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested16540%
Total Not Requested25060%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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