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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimLTZ450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $45,695 $52,405
Base Invoice $27,027 $42,954 $49,262
Premium Package   1,110  
Sunroof   1,350  
Cargo mat   140 140
Heated front seats   440  
Premium Package   1,020  
Sunroof   1,243  
Cargo mat   85 85
Heated front seats   405  
Options (change) 0 3,040 140
Options (change) 0 2,753 85
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $29,360 $49,730 $53,540
Total Invoice $27,787 $46,702 $50,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,092
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimLTZ450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4259hp V6 H259hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG31/28 MPG31/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$29,360$49,730$53,540
Adjustments for Features0-9,395-10,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$40,335$42,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,560
Total Invoice$27,787$46,702$50,342
Adjustments for Features0-8,823-10,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$37,879$40,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,454

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimLTZ450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$11,770$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,395$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,823-10,009

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,620 lb.4,740 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
Lexus RX 450h

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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