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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $48,450
Base Invoice $25,402 $44,324
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Options (change) 2,395 0
Options (change) 1,988 0
Destination 670 895
Total Price $29,945 $49,345
Total Invoice $28,060 $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: $15,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,883
Model Year20092014
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$29,945$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$45,770
Total Invoice$28,060$45,219
Adjustments for Features0-3,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$41,943

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092014
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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,276

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092014
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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