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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $6,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $6,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuRSX
Trim2LTLTZType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $23,845
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $21,754
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Options (change) 4,710 2,160 0
Options (change) 4,260 2,041 0
Destination 825 825 615
Total Price $30,850 $30,775 $24,460
Total Invoice $29,261 $29,128 $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: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,324
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuRSX
Trim2LTLTZType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine259hp I4259hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,850$30,775$24,460
Adjustments for Features-5,870-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,980$25,380$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$29,261$29,128$22,369
Adjustments for Features-5,568-5,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,693$24,022$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$329$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX

Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuRSX
Trim2LTLTZType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,165$6,690$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,568-5,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in101.2 in
Length191.5 in172.4 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

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