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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: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $37,400
Base Invoice $25,806 $33,099
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   1,245
Cargo mat   95
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,122
Cargo mat   57
Options (change) 2,545 2,005
Options (change) 2,240 1,711
Destination 760 765
Total Price $30,470 $40,170
Total Invoice $28,806 $35,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,183
Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,470$40,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$37,250
Total Invoice$28,806$35,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$32,989

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
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
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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$2,925$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,586

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112008
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.3,870 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 350

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
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

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