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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: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $37,700
Base Invoice $29,736 $33,742
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Heated front seats   665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,840
Navigation system   2,650
Cargo mat   95
Adaptive cruise control   600
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Heated front seats   532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,556
Navigation system   2,225
Cargo mat   57
Adaptive cruise control   480
Options (change) 4,855 6,850
Options (change) 4,417 5,850
Destination 875 825
Total Price $36,705 $45,375
Total Invoice $35,028 $40,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,902
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4270hp 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$36,705$45,375
Adjustments for Features-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$45,375
Total Invoice$35,028$40,417
Adjustments for Features-1,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,515$40,417

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuRX
TrimPremier350
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 bumper protector $40
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
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 
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 door panel trim $250
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$7,505$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182009
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.3,871 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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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 350

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested110031%

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