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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: $36,375

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,728

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $47,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $42,801
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 65  
Advance Package   7,950
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 59  
Advance Package   7,128
Options (change) 4,525 7,950
Options (change) 4,117 7,128
Destination 875 885
Total Price $36,375 $56,035
Total Invoice $34,728 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,818
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$36,375$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$55,740
Total Invoice$34,728$50,814
Adjustments for Features0-268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,728$50,546

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,795$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-268

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length193.8 in195.8 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.8 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%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested132575%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested52519%

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