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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuILX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $28,100
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,701
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Technology Plus Package   5,000
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Technology Plus Package   4,737
Options (change) 4,460 5,000
Options (change) 4,058 4,737
Destination 875 965
Total Price $36,310 $34,065
Total Invoice $34,669 $32,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuILX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT9S8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$36,310$34,065
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,745$34,065
Total Invoice$34,669$32,403
Adjustments for Features-2,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,220$32,403

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuILX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed automated manual $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,220$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.1 in
Length193.8 in181.9 in
Width73.0 in70.6 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus 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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested360077%
Total Not Requested109023%

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