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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,359

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimMaxx SSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,710 $25,330
Base Invoice $22,406 $23,684
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 199  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Bodyside moldings   199
Remote start   529
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 165  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Bodyside moldings   125
Remote start   380
Options (change) 999 4,022
Options (change) 829 3,544
Destination 650 810
Total Price $25,359 $30,162
Total Invoice $23,885 $28,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,011
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimMaxx SSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$25,359$30,162
Adjustments for Features0-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,359$26,782
Total Invoice$23,885$28,038
Adjustments for Features0-3,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,885$24,896

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimMaxx SSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,485$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,142

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in104.7 in
Length187.8 in181.1 in
Width69.8 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		22.837.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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