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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: $18,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $48,200
Base Invoice $25,402 $44,098
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 670 895
Total Price $30,195 $49,095
Total Invoice $28,268 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,311
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,195$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$45,370
Total Invoice$28,268$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-3,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,268$41,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
USB port $25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,765$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,414

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.2 in
Length191.8 in195.8 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 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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