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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: $34,185

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,736

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $84

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $33,325
Base Invoice $29,736 $30,384
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Navigation system   1,821
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,335 2,000
Options (change) 2,125 1,821
Destination 875 615
Total Price $34,185 $35,940
Total Invoice $32,736 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,315
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4258hp V6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$34,185$35,940
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,855$35,940
Total Invoice$32,736$32,820
Adjustments for Features-2,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,505$32,820

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,745$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.9 in
Length193.8 in189.3 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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