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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuTLX
TrimLTZ3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $35,450
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,664
3.6L V6 1,600  
3.6L V6 1,512  
Options (change) 1,600 0
Options (change) 1,512 0
Destination 760 950
Total Price $30,960 $36,400
Total Invoice $29,299 $34,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,534
Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuTLX
TrimLTZ3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,960$36,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$33,475
Total Invoice$29,299$34,614
Adjustments for Features0-2,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$31,833

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuTLX
TrimLTZ3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,781

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length191.8 in190.3 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.2 ft3

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