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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: $28,865

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,990

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $24,665
Base Invoice $25,402 $23,061
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Limited Extra Value Package   1,480
3.5L V6   1,920
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Limited Extra Value Package   1,332
3.5L V6   1,797
Options (change) 2,645 3,400
Options (change) 2,196 3,129
Destination 670 800
Total Price $30,195 $28,865
Total Invoice $28,268 $26,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,535
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,195$28,865
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$28,590
Total Invoice$28,268$26,990
Adjustments for Features0-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,268$26,733

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$3,115$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092010
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.3,560 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
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%
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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