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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $6,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuRSX
TrimLTZType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,955 $23,845
Base Invoice $25,607 $21,754
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 720 615
Total Price $30,120 $24,460
Total Invoice $28,479 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,718
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuRSX
TrimLTZType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,120$24,460
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,475$24,460
Total Invoice$28,479$22,369
Adjustments for Features-4,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,087$22,369

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuRSX
TrimLTZType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length191.8 in172.4 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.0 ft3

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