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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: $26,550

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,797

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $10,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelMalibuMalibuRDX
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $35,670
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $33,872
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
Sunroof 800 800  
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
Sunroof 664 664  
Options (change) 4,715 800 0
Options (change) 4,127 664 0
Destination 650 650 975
Total Price $26,550 $28,545 $36,645
Total Invoice $24,797 $26,919 $34,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,874
Model Year200820082017
ModelMalibuMalibuRDX
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$26,550$28,545$36,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$27,115$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$24,797$26,919$34,847
Adjustments for Features0-1,349-3,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,797$25,570$31,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$773$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082017
ModelMalibuMalibuRDX
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,205$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,349-3,176

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in184.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.161.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested123063%
Total Not Requested72537%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

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