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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $35,705
Base Invoice $25,859 $33,527
2.0L I4 2,335  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
Technology Package   3,730
2.0L I4 2,207  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 5,875 3,730
Options (change) 5,323 3,452
Destination 810 895
Total Price $34,050 $40,330
Total Invoice $31,992 $37,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,746
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$34,050$40,330
Adjustments for Features-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$40,330
Total Invoice$31,992$37,874
Adjustments for Features-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,128$37,874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in194.0 in
Width73.0 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

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