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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,940

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,283

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuILX
TrimLTZ2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $27,990
Base Invoice $26,762 $26,597
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495  
Technology Package   5,000
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436  
Technology Package   4,736
Options (change) 5,845 5,000
Options (change) 5,284 4,736
Destination 825 950
Total Price $34,990 $33,940
Total Invoice $32,871 $32,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $674
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuILX
TrimLTZ2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,990$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$33,850
Total Invoice$32,871$32,283
Adjustments for Features0-86
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,871$32,197

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuILX
TrimLTZ2.4L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed automated manual $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
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 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-86

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in181.9 in
Width73.0 in70.6 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested290062%
Total Not Requested179038%

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