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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,355

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $17,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,734

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $15,883

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Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,875 $45,695 $52,405
Base Invoice $26,760 $42,954 $49,262
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 500 500
Navigation system 495    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Leather Package 1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Cargo mat 80 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 375 375
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535
Heated front seats   440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047 460 460
Navigation system 450    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Leather Package 1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Cargo mat 73 85 85
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 250 250
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492
Heated front seats   405  
Options (change) 5,605 5,220 3,670
Options (change) 5,099 4,668 3,243
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $34,355 $51,910 $57,070
Total Invoice $32,734 $48,617 $53,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,641
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG31/28 MPG31/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$34,355$51,910$57,070
Adjustments for Features0-6,665-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$45,245$49,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,910
Total Invoice$32,734$48,617$53,500
Adjustments for Features0-6,242-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,734$42,375$46,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,705

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,780$9,445$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,665$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,242-7,420

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.8 in
Length193.8 in192.5 in
Width73.0 in74.6 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.856.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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