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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: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $19,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $18,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx SS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $41,900
Base Invoice $21,986 $39,177
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Sunroof 800 1,100
Wood trim   400
Premium Package   1,085
Satellite radio 293  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Sunroof 664 1,012
Wood trim   368
Premium Package   999
Options (change) 1,820 2,585
Options (change) 1,534 2,379
Destination 625 950
Total Price $25,710 $45,435
Total Invoice $24,145 $42,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,509
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx SS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18
Total Price$25,710$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$39,180
Total Invoice$24,145$42,506
Adjustments for Features0-5,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$36,654

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx SS350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,852

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length187.8 in192.5 in
Width69.8 in74.6 in
Height58.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

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