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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: $11,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $39,075
Base Invoice $26,762 $35,363
Premium Package 1,000 2,400
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 92
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   875
AC power outlet   100
Premium Package 880 2,028
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70 55
Navigation Package   2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers   94
Heated front seats   550
Xenon HID headlights   753
AC power outlet   86
Options (change) 6,325 6,682
Options (change) 5,706 5,738
Destination 825 875
Total Price $35,470 $46,632
Total Invoice $33,293 $41,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,878
Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$35,470$46,632
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$44,627
Total Invoice$33,293$41,976
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$40,171

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuRX
TrimLTZ350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,990$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,805

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in107.9 in
Length191.5 in187.8 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.380.3 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 key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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