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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $32,895
Base Invoice $26,857 $30,646
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
Technology Package   3,100
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450  
Rear spoiler 364  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 2,745 3,100
Options (change) 2,498 2,843
Destination 875 885
Total Price $32,040 $36,880
Total Invoice $30,230 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,692
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$32,040$36,880
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,040$36,395
Total Invoice$30,230$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,230$33,922

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in73.6 in
Height57.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.360.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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