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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $35,370
Base Invoice $26,262 $33,287
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 795  
Advance Package   6,650
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 700  
Advance Package   6,243
Options (change) 6,195 6,650
Options (change) 5,592 6,243
Destination 825 940
Total Price $34,810 $42,960
Total Invoice $32,679 $40,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,938
Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$34,810$42,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,810$38,870
Total Invoice$32,679$40,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,679$36,617

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,853

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in184.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.361.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX 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 alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested297548%
Total Not Requested319052%

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