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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: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $9,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuRSX
TrimPremierType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,920 $23,845
Base Invoice $29,683 $21,754
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Options (change) 1,270 0
Options (change) 1,156 0
Destination 875 615
Total Price $33,065 $24,460
Total Invoice $31,714 $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: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,912
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuRSX
TrimPremierType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$33,065$24,460
Adjustments for Features-7,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$24,460
Total Invoice$31,714$22,369
Adjustments for Features-7,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,281$22,369

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuRSX
TrimPremierType-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,920$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4330

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in172.4 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.0 ft3

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