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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: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuTLX
TrimPremier3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $35,320
Base Invoice $29,683 $33,171
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Advance Package   7,280
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Advance Package   6,738
Options (change) 3,760 7,280
Options (change) 3,421 6,738
Destination 875 920
Total Price $35,555 $43,520
Total Invoice $33,979 $40,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,941
Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuTLX
TrimPremier3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$35,555$43,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$41,485
Total Invoice$33,979$40,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,979$38,920

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuTLX
TrimPremier3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,909

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibuTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in109.3 in
Length193.8 in190.3 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested450075%
Total Not Requested149025%

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