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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,260

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $15,144

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,430

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $13,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMalibu LimitedRCRCRC
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,420 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $26,857 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Navigation system 495      
Cargo mat 80 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 140 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 400 399 399 399
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795
Cargo net   65 65 65
Fog lights   410 410 410
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
Navigation system 450      
Cargo mat 73 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 127 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 364 280 280 280
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732
Cargo net   39 39 39
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 2,965 7,444 3,659 7,154
Options (change) 2,698 6,681 3,197 6,413
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $32,260 $48,574 $47,404 $51,139
Total Invoice $30,430 $45,001 $43,948 $47,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,137
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMalibu LimitedRCRCRC
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine202hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,260$48,574$47,404$51,139
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-1,490-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,260$46,509$45,914$48,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060
Total Invoice$30,430$45,001$43,948$47,387
Adjustments for Features0-1,913-1,381-2,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,430$43,088$42,567$45,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$521$0$2,814

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMalibu LimitedRCRCRC
TrimLTZ200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Compass$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
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$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,100$6,165$5,590$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$1,490$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,913-1,381-2,006

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162017
ModelMalibu LimitedRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in107.5 in
Length191.5 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested115051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested112547%
Total Not Requested125053%

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