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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: $35,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $37,700
Base Invoice $26,762 $33,742
Premium Package 1,000 1,245
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495 2,650
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 95
Heated front seats   665
Xenon HID headlights   815
Premium Package 880 1,120
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436 2,225
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70 57
Heated front seats   532
Xenon HID headlights   734
Options (change) 6,325 5,470
Options (change) 5,706 4,668
Destination 825 825
Total Price $35,470 $43,995
Total Invoice $33,293 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,514
Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$35,470$43,995
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$43,515
Total Invoice$33,293$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$38,807

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152009
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.9 in
Length191.5 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.384.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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