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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: $8,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $35,705
Base Invoice $25,605 $33,527
Sunroof 800  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 800 0
Options (change) 664 0
Destination 650 895
Total Price $28,545 $36,600
Total Invoice $26,919 $34,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,798
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-17
Total Price$28,545$36,600
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$35,850
Total Invoice$26,919$34,422
Adjustments for Features0-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$33,717

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-705

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length191.8 in194.0 in
Width70.3 in74.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.1 ft3

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