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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: $25,925

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $34,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $32,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimHybridSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $59,950
Base Invoice $24,149 $55,626
Power driver seat 200  
Sunroof 800  
Power driver seat 166  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 830 0
Destination 670 950
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $25,925 $60,900
Total Invoice $24,349 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,000
Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimHybridSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H310hp V6 H
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG29/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,925$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-12,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$48,815
Total Invoice$24,349$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-11,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,349$45,349

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimHybridSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Eco accelerator $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,045$14,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,227

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,550 lb.4,312 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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