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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $36,370
Base Invoice $25,806 $32,186
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   2,145
Cargo mat   92
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,716
Cargo mat   55
Options (change) 2,545 2,902
Options (change) 2,240 2,303
Destination 760 695
Total Price $30,470 $39,967
Total Invoice $28,806 $35,184

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,459
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6223hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,470$39,967
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$37,787
Total Invoice$28,806$35,184
Adjustments for Features0-1,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$33,265

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,919

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.9 in
Length191.8 in186.2 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.184.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%

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