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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: $34,990

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,871

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuTSX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $30,010
Base Invoice $26,762 $28,256
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495  
Technology Package   3,100
3.5L V6   5,540
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436  
Technology Package   2,869
3.5L V6   5,128
Options (change) 5,845 8,640
Options (change) 5,284 7,997
Destination 825 895
Total Price $34,990 $39,545
Total Invoice $32,871 $37,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,236
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuTSX
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,990$39,545
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$39,545
Total Invoice$32,871$37,148
Adjustments for Features-1,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,912$37,148

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20152012
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.4 in
Length191.5 in185.6 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
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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