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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: $13,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimLTZ350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $26,762 $40,457 $47,002
Premium Package 1,000 1,110  
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo mat 80 140 140
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Sunroof   1,350  
Heated front seats   440  
Premium Package 880 1,020  
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352    
Cargo mat 70 85 85
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Sunroof   1,243  
Heated front seats   405  
Options (change) 6,325 5,160 2,260
Options (change) 5,706 4,709 2,041
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $35,470 $49,425 $53,525
Total Invoice $33,293 $46,161 $50,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,707
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimLTZ350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,470$49,425$53,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,455-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$44,970$47,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$33,293$46,161$50,038
Adjustments for Features0-4,161-5,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$42,000$44,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimLTZ350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $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 external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$3,090$7,545$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,161-5,263

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in192.5 in
Width73.0 in74.6 in
Height57.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.356.3 ft3

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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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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