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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuRC
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,095 $42,790
Base Invoice $25,605 $39,796
Sunroof 800 1,100
Luxury Package   2,700
235/40VR19   795
Fog lights   410
Sunroof 664 1,012
Luxury Package   2,484
235/40VR19   732
Fog lights   376
Options (change) 800 5,005
Options (change) 664 4,604
Destination 650 925
Total Price $28,545 $48,720
Total Invoice $26,919 $45,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,210
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuRC
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,545$48,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$45,285
Total Invoice$26,919$45,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$42,129

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuRC
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,655$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,196

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in107.5 in
Length191.8 in184.8 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft310.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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