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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: $13,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $39,660
Base Invoice $25,806 $37,083
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   2,260
Cargo mat   105
Heated front seats   640
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Premium Package   2,115
Cargo mat   63
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 2,545 3,005
Options (change) 2,240 2,766
Destination 760 895
Total Price $30,470 $43,560
Total Invoice $28,806 $40,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,944
Model Year20112013
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,470$43,560
Adjustments for Features0-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$39,290
Total Invoice$28,806$40,744
Adjustments for Features0-3,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$36,750

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112013
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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 
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
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,075$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,994

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,645 lb.4,178 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 in55.5 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
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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