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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $25,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $48,450
Base Invoice $29,736 $44,324
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Advance Package   12,000
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Advance Package   10,859
Options (change) 4,460 12,000
Options (change) 4,058 10,859
Destination 875 895
Total Price $36,310 $61,345
Total Invoice $34,669 $56,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,366
Model Year20172014
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$36,310$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$59,110
Total Invoice$34,669$56,078
Adjustments for Features0-2,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,669$54,035

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20172014
ModelMalibuRLX
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $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, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,145$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,043

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20172014
ModelMalibuRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.2 in
Length193.8 in196.1 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested357563%
Total Not Requested212537%

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