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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: $19,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $18,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimMaxx SS350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $21,986 $40,457 $47,002
Satellite radio 325    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Sunroof 800 1,350  
Satellite radio 293    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Sunroof 664 1,243  
Options (change) 1,820 1,350 0
Options (change) 1,534 1,243 0
Destination 625 995 995
Total Price $25,710 $45,615 $51,265
Total Invoice $24,145 $42,695 $47,997

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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: $12,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,853
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimMaxx SS350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$25,710$45,615$51,265
Adjustments for Features0-7,155-9,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$38,460$41,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$24,145$42,695$47,997
Adjustments for Features0-6,697-9,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$35,998$38,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,725

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimMaxx SS350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$10,205$12,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,155$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,697-9,274

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062018
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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