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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMalibuRCRC
TrimPremier350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $29,736 $39,796 $58,032
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Obstacle detection, rear   500  
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Luxury Package   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795  
Navigation Package   1,530 1,760
Premium Package F     4,400
All Weather Package     280
Leather seating surfaces     800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Obstacle detection, rear   460  
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Luxury Package   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732  
Navigation Package   1,416 1,627
Premium Package F     4,048
All Weather Package     259
Leather seating surfaces     736
Options (change) 4,460 7,125 8,840
Options (change) 4,058 6,564 8,142
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $36,310 $50,840 $72,165
Total Invoice $34,669 $47,285 $67,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,480
Model Year201820152015
ModelMalibuRCRC
TrimPremier350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT9T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$36,310$50,840$72,165
Adjustments for Features-9050-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,405$50,840$71,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,260
Total Invoice$34,669$47,285$67,099
Adjustments for Features-8640-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,805$47,285$66,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,824

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201820152015
ModelMalibuRCRC
TrimPremier350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,245$6,340$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-8640-990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in107.5 in
Length193.8 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested200084%
Total Not Requested37516%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

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