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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuMDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $43,030
Base Invoice $29,683 $39,863
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Advance Package   9,625
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 3,760 9,625
Options (change) 3,421 8,809
Destination 875 895
Total Price $35,555 $53,550
Total Invoice $33,979 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,380
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuMDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$35,555$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$51,165
Total Invoice$33,979$49,567
Adjustments for Features0-2,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,979$47,359

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuMDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,020$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,208

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in108.3 in
Length193.8 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.842.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.883.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested191548%

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