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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX 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 RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $48,450
Base Invoice $25,605 $44,324
Sunroof 800  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 800 0
Options (change) 664 0
Destination 650 895
Total Price $28,545 $49,345
Total Invoice $26,919 $45,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,955
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,545$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$45,695
Total Invoice$26,919$45,219
Adjustments for Features0-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$41,874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$3,955$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,345

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibuRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in196.1 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.3 ft3

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