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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $46,280
Base Invoice $25,859 $41,560
2.0L I4 2,335  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
Technology Package   3,620
2.0L I4 2,207  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 5,875 3,620
Options (change) 5,323 3,245
Destination 810 715
Total Price $34,050 $50,615
Total Invoice $31,992 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,941
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuRL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$34,050$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$48,850
Total Invoice$31,992$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$43,933

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
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
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,587

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in193.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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