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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: $35,390

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $35,705
Base Invoice $26,762 $33,527
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
Advance Package   5,930
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 6,245 5,930
Options (change) 5,636 5,488
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,390 $42,530
Total Invoice $33,223 $39,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,645
Model Year20152012
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)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$35,390$42,530
Adjustments for Features-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$42,530
Total Invoice$33,223$39,910
Adjustments for Features-9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,265$39,910

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuTL
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$3,600$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20152012
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested134043%

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