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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $46,280
Base Invoice $25,402 $41,560
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Options (change) 2,645 0
Options (change) 2,196 0
Destination 670 715
Total Price $30,195 $46,995
Total Invoice $28,268 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,679
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-17
Total Price$30,195$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$43,295
Total Invoice$28,268$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,268$38,947

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,965$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,328

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.2 in
Length191.8 in193.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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