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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $48,450
Base Invoice $25,859 $44,324
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Navigation system 795  
Technology Package   6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Navigation system 700  
Technology Package   5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 5,875 6,000
Options (change) 5,323 5,430
Destination 810 920
Total Price $34,050 $55,370
Total Invoice $31,992 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,312
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$34,050$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$52,780
Total Invoice$31,992$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$48,304

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimLTZBase
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
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
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 
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,370

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.2 in
Length191.5 in196.1 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177567%
Total Not Requested87533%

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