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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: $27,159

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $20,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,403

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $17,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx LTZ350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $39,075
Base Invoice $22,600 $35,363
Satellite radio 199  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,295  
Premium Package   2,400
Heated front seats   640
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,540
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Satellite radio 165  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,075  
Premium Package   2,028
Heated front seats   550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,245
Navigation Package   2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers   94
Options (change) 2,594 8,155
Options (change) 2,153 7,089
Destination 650 875
Total Price $27,159 $48,105
Total Invoice $25,403 $43,327

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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: $15,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,249
Model Year20072011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx LTZ350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$27,159$48,105
Adjustments for Features0-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,159$42,915
Total Invoice$25,403$43,327
Adjustments for Features0-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,403$38,652

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimMaxx LTZ350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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 
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
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,490$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,675

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20072011
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in107.9 in
Length187.8 in187.8 in
Width69.8 in74.2 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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