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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $33,325
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,384
Sunroof 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof 664  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 800 0
Options (change) 664 0
Destination 650 615
Total Price $28,545 $33,940
Total Invoice $26,919 $30,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,783
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$28,545$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$33,615
Total Invoice$26,919$30,999
Adjustments for Features0-297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$30,702

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-297

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.9 in
Length191.8 in189.3 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.5 ft3

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