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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $28,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $27,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $52,235
Base Invoice $22,581 $49,101
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Sunroof 800  
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 1,125 0
Options (change) 934 0
Destination 650 950
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,370 $53,185
Total Invoice $22,865 $50,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,081
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG31/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-18
Total Price$24,370$53,185
Adjustments for Features0-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$43,510
Total Invoice$22,865$50,051
Adjustments for Features0-9,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,865$40,946

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRX
TrimHybrid450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,795$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,105

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length191.8 in192.5 in
Width70.3 in74.6 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.156.3 ft3

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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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