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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: $23,570

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $22,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,201

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $19,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $44,735
Base Invoice $22,581 $40,709
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Options (change) 325 0
Options (change) 270 0
Destination 650 875
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $23,570 $45,610
Total Invoice $22,201 $41,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,280
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG32/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$23,570$45,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$41,110
Total Invoice$22,201$41,584
Adjustments for Features0-4,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,201$37,481

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Total Value of Features$1,670$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,103

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in107.9 in
Length191.8 in187.8 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,358 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.180.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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