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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: $24,825

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,366

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $27,010
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $25,254
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Sunroof 800 800  
Floor mats     225
Cargo net     49
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Sunroof 664 664  
Floor mats     140
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,990 800 274
Options (change) 2,696 664 172
Destination 650 650 845
Total Price $24,825 $28,545 $28,129
Total Invoice $23,366 $26,919 $26,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $804
Model Year200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4252hp V6176hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$24,825$28,545$28,129
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,825$26,870$25,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$0
Total Invoice$23,366$26,919$26,271
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-2,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,366$25,339$24,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
TrimLTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,450$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,580-2,101

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in104.7 in
Length191.8 in179.9 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.173.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested113058%
Total Not Requested82542%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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