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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,235

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,407

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelMalibu LimitedTLXTLX
TrimLTZ2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $31,445 $35,320
Base Invoice $26,857 $29,584 $33,171
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Technology Package   4,055  
Advance Package     7,280
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Technology Package   3,753  
Advance Package     6,738
Options (change) 2,940 4,055 7,280
Options (change) 2,675 3,753 6,738
Destination 875 920 920
Total Price $32,235 $36,420 $43,520
Total Invoice $30,407 $34,257 $40,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,202
Model Year201620152015
ModelMalibu LimitedTLXTLX
TrimLTZ2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6S8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,235$36,420$43,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,815-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$33,605$38,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,525
Total Invoice$30,407$34,257$40,829
Adjustments for Features0-2,648-5,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,407$31,609$35,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,163

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620152015
ModelMalibu LimitedTLXTLX
TrimLTZ2.43.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed automated manual $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$6,580$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,648-5,057

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibu LimitedTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in190.3 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.2 ft3

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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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested119032%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277546%
Total Not Requested321554%

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