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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: $28,115

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $22,555
Base Invoice $25,605 $20,862
Sunroof 800 900
Side curtain airbags   650
3.5L V6   1,915
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
Sunroof 664 720
Side curtain airbags   559
3.5L V6   1,771
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   840
Options (change) 800 4,955
Options (change) 664 4,242
Destination 650 605
Total Price $28,545 $28,115
Total Invoice $26,919 $25,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,149
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$28,545$28,115
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$28,115
Total Invoice$26,919$25,709
Adjustments for Features-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,858$25,709

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-610

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in104.7 in
Length191.8 in181.1 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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		15.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.137.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.173.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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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