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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuTLXTLX
TrimPremierV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $29,736 $34,374 $40,626
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Advance Package   7,550  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 4,460 7,550 0
Options (change) 4,058 7,152 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $36,310 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $34,669 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,377
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuTLXTLX
TrimPremierV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,310$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,610-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$41,090$41,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$34,669$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,669$39,046$39,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuTLXTLX
TrimPremierV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,170$8,780$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,430-2,480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in109.3 in
Length193.8 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312559%
Total Not Requested219041%

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