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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $36,370
Base Invoice $29,736 $32,186
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Heated front seats   665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   3,740
Navigation system   2,350
Cargo mat   92
Adaptive cruise control   600
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Heated front seats   532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,992
Navigation system   1,980
Cargo mat   55
Adaptive cruise control   480
Options (change) 4,460 7,447
Options (change) 4,058 6,039
Destination 875 695
Total Price $36,310 $44,512
Total Invoice $34,669 $38,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,328
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4223hp V6
TransmissionT9A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$36,310$44,512
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$44,512
Total Invoice$34,669$38,920
Adjustments for Features-2,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,592$38,920

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier330
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
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 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
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 spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar 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$7,480$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.9 in
Length193.8 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.884.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested230068%
Total Not Requested107532%

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