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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuTSX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $30,010
Base Invoice $25,806 $28,256
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
3.5L V6   5,540
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
3.5L V6   5,128
Options (change) 2,545 5,540
Options (change) 2,240 5,128
Destination 760 895
Total Price $30,470 $36,445
Total Invoice $28,806 $34,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,932
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuTSX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,470$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$35,870
Total Invoice$28,806$34,279
Adjustments for Features0-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$33,738

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112012
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 
Active noise reduction $0
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
Rear air vents $100
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$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.4 in
Length191.8 in185.6 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,680 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 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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