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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: $35,950

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,338

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $39,075
Base Invoice $29,683 $36,537
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Luxury Package   4,900
Heated front seats   640
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
AC power outlet   100
Cargo mat   92
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Luxury Package   4,543
Heated front seats   588
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
AC power outlet   92
Cargo mat   55
Options (change) 4,155 10,307
Options (change) 3,780 9,495
Destination 875 875
Total Price $35,950 $50,257
Total Invoice $34,338 $46,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,298
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4275hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,950$50,257
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$49,967
Total Invoice$34,338$46,907
Adjustments for Features0-271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,338$46,636

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Passenger side camera $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$6,680$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in107.9 in
Length193.8 in187.8 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.880.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
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 Requested212555%
Total Not Requested175045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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