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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: $15,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimPremier350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $39,660 $46,310
Base Invoice $29,736 $37,083 $43,531
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500 1,500
Luxury Package   4,520 5,635
Comfort Package   1,340 825
Navigation Package   2,775 2,775
AC power outlet   100  
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Cargo mat   105 105
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380 1,380
Luxury Package   4,191 5,230
Comfort Package   1,232 759
Navigation Package   2,563 2,563
AC power outlet   92  
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Cargo mat   63 63
Options (change) 4,855 11,340 11,840
Options (change) 4,417 10,441 10,915
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $36,705 $51,895 $59,045
Total Invoice $35,028 $48,419 $55,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,304
Model Year201820132013
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimPremier350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$36,705$51,895$59,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$50,730$57,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,325
Total Invoice$35,028$48,419$55,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,087-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$47,332$53,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,144

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820132013
ModelMalibuRXRX
TrimPremier350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Total Value of Features$6,305$7,470$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,087-1,865

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182013
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 Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 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

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested220065%
Total Not Requested120035%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested240051%
Total Not Requested235049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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