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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,920

Acura TSX   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,582

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuTSX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $29,160
Base Invoice $25,806 $26,822
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof 748  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,545 0
Options (change) 2,240 0
Destination 760 760
Total Price $30,470 $29,920
Total Invoice $28,806 $27,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuTSX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,470$29,920
Adjustments for Features0-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$29,445
Total Invoice$28,806$27,582
Adjustments for Features0-438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$27,144

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuTSX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.6 in
Length191.8 in186.2 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,488 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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