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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $32,895
Base Invoice $29,736 $30,646
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Technology Package   3,100
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 2,270 3,100
Options (change) 2,066 2,843
Destination 875 885
Total Price $34,120 $36,880
Total Invoice $32,677 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,980
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$34,120$36,880
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$36,880
Total Invoice$32,677$34,374
Adjustments for Features-2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,394$34,374

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRDX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
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 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,245$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2830

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length193.8 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in73.6 in
Height57.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.860.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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