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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $346

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,263

Toyota RAV4 Sport   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4
TrimLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $24,175 $25,465
Base Invoice $25,402 $22,605 $23,810
Rear Power Package 250    
Sunroof 800    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Sport Extra Value Package   550  
Floor mats   199 199
Premium Package   1,930  
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Cargo net   49  
Bluetooth cell phone link   299  
Remote start   529 529
Automatic headlights   70  
Limited Extra Value Package     1,655
Rear Power Package 208    
Sunroof 664    
3.6L V6 1,324    
Sport Extra Value Package   523  
Floor mats   126 126
Premium Package   1,718  
3.5L V6   1,803 1,794
Cargo net   34  
Bluetooth cell phone link   202  
Remote start   380 380
Automatic headlights   62  
Limited Extra Value Package     1,573
Options (change) 2,645 5,556 4,303
Options (change) 2,196 4,848 3,873
Destination 670 810 810
Total Price $30,195 $30,541 $30,578
Total Invoice $28,268 $28,263 $28,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $276
Model Year200920112011
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4
TrimLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,195$30,541$30,578
Adjustments for Features-6100-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,585$30,541$29,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,113$0
Total Invoice$28,268$28,263$28,493
Adjustments for Features-5710-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,697$28,263$27,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200920112011
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4
TrimLTZSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
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  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,450$2,840$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-1,072

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092011
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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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 Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
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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