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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuGXGX
TrimLTZ460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $53,245 $58,040
Base Invoice $25,402 $48,984 $53,396
Rear Power Package 250    
Sunroof 800    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Cargo mat   95 95
Rear Power Package 208    
Sunroof 664    
3.6L V6 1,324    
Cargo mat   57 57
Options (change) 2,645 95 95
Options (change) 2,196 57 57
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $30,195 $54,215 $59,010
Total Invoice $28,268 $49,916 $54,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,265
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuGXGX
TrimLTZ460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$30,195$54,215$59,010
Adjustments for Features0-9,105-11,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$45,110$47,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,220
Total Invoice$28,268$49,916$54,328
Adjustments for Features0-8,383-10,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,268$41,533$43,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,042

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuGXGX
TrimLTZ460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,015$12,120$14,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,105$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,383-10,753

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in189.2 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.5,305 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.134.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.164.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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