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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $35,800
Base Invoice $29,683 $33,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Advance Package   6,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Advance Package   6,347
Options (change) 3,760 6,700
Options (change) 3,421 6,347
Destination 875 975
Total Price $35,555 $43,475
Total Invoice $33,979 $41,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,950
Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$35,555$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$42,015
Total Invoice$33,979$41,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,979$39,929

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
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 
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
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$5,420$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,388

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in105.7 in
Length193.8 in184.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.861.3 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-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested460075%
Total Not Requested156525%

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