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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $32,895
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,646
Sunroof 800  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 800 0
Options (change) 664 0
Destination 650 885
Total Price $28,545 $33,780
Total Invoice $26,919 $31,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,007
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,545$33,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$32,060
Total Invoice$26,919$31,531
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$29,926

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,330$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in104.3 in
Length191.8 in180.7 in
Width70.3 in73.6 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.160.6 ft3

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