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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: $26,960

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $15,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,238

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $12,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx LTZ350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $37,700
Base Invoice $22,600 $33,742
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,295  
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   1,245
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,740
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   605
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,075  
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,120
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,392
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   484
Options (change) 2,395 4,255
Options (change) 1,988 3,528
Destination 650 825
Total Price $26,960 $42,780
Total Invoice $25,238 $38,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,350
Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx LTZ350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$26,960$42,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,960$39,965
Total Invoice$25,238$38,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,238$35,588

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx LTZ350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 rack $300
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 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,490$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,507

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.9 in
Length187.8 in186.2 in
Width69.8 in72.6 in
Height58.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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