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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $33,325
Base Invoice $27,027 $30,384
3.6L V6 1,600  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
3.6L V6 1,512  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,600 0
Options (change) 1,512 0
Destination 760 615
Total Price $30,960 $33,940
Total Invoice $29,299 $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: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,207
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,960$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$33,400
Total Invoice$29,299$30,999
Adjustments for Features0-493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$30,506

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-493

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,645 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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