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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: $22,145

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,929

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $23,375 $24,665
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,854 $23,061
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof 800   900
Sport Extra Value Package   470  
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Automatic headlights   70  
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 664   720
Sport Extra Value Package   423  
3.5L V6   1,803 1,797
Automatic headlights   56  
Options (change) 1,175 2,470 2,820
Options (change) 975 2,282 2,517
Destination 650 800 800
Total Price $22,145 $26,645 $28,285
Total Invoice $20,929 $24,936 $26,378

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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: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicRAV4RAV4
TrimLTSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$22,145$26,645$28,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,145$24,240$24,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525
Total Invoice$20,929$24,936$26,378
Adjustments for Features0-2,251-3,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,929$22,685$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820102010
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
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,910$4,315$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,251-3,283

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082010
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.3,560 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
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
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

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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