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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: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $54,450
Base Invoice $25,607 $50,530
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Options (change) 2,445 0
Options (change) 2,152 0
Destination 720 950
Total Price $30,120 $55,400
Total Invoice $28,479 $51,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,971
Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,120$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$47,835
Total Invoice$28,479$51,480
Adjustments for Features0-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,479$44,450

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$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, 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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$2,840$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,030

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20102017
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.3,969 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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