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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,518

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,543

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $25,330
Base Invoice $26,857 $23,684
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80  
Floor mats   199
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
Remote start   529
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450  
Rear spoiler 364  
Cargo mat 73  
Floor mats   126
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
Remote start   380
Options (change) 2,825 2,378
Options (change) 2,571 2,049
Destination 875 810
Total Price $32,120 $28,518
Total Invoice $30,303 $26,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,854
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$32,120$28,518
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,160$28,518
Total Invoice$30,303$26,543
Adjustments for Features-9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,397$26,543

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,600$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in104.7 in
Length191.5 in181.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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