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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $29,030 $32,185 $34,030
Base Invoice $24,149 $27,288 $30,255 $31,988
Power driver seat 200 880    
Bodyside moldings 150      
Sunroof 800      
Door sill trim plates   199   199
Floor mats   224   224
Power driver seat 166 783    
Bodyside moldings 125      
Sunroof 664      
Door sill trim plates   179   179
Floor mats   139   139
Options (change) 1,150 1,303 0 423
Options (change) 955 1,101 0 318
Destination 670 995 995 995
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $26,075 $31,328 $33,180 $35,448
Total Invoice $24,474 $29,384 $31,250 $33,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,229
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H150hp I4 H150hp I4 H150hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG34/30 MPG34/30 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$26,075$31,328$33,180$35,448
Adjustments for Features0-6,545-7,580-9,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$24,783$25,600$25,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$817$945
Total Invoice$24,474$29,384$31,250$33,301
Adjustments for Features0-6,139-7,139-9,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$23,245$24,111$24,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$866$925

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25 $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50 
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Tachometer$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,120$8,665$9,700$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,545$7,580$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,139-7,139-9,131

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in104.7 in
Length191.8 in183.5 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,925 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 in54.3 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 in48.9 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 Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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