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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,419

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $22,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,907

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $18,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRL
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $46,680
Base Invoice $22,179 $41,935
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Options (change) 1,299 0
Options (change) 1,078 0
Destination 650 760
Total Price $25,419 $47,440
Total Invoice $23,907 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,339
Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRL
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$25,419$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,419$41,385
Total Invoice$23,907$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,907$37,246

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRL
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,785$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,449

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length188.3 in195.8 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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