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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: $32,635

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $11,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,771

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedTLXTLX
TrimLTZV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $26,857 $34,374 $40,626
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Advance Package   7,550  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Navigation system 450    
Rear spoiler 364    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 3,340 7,550 0
Options (change) 3,039 7,152 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $32,635 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $30,771 $42,476 $41,576

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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: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,182
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedTLXTLX
TrimLTZV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,635$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-6,865-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$37,835$37,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$30,771$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-6,523-5,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,771$35,953$36,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$49

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedTLXTLX
TrimLTZV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,490$10,355$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,865$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,523-5,574

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibu LimitedTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
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 V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257548%
Total Not Requested274052%

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