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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: $29,963

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $257

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,913

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $25,330
Base Invoice $25,607 $23,684
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Floor mats   199
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Remote start   529
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Floor mats   126
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Remote start   380
Options (change) 2,545 3,823
Options (change) 2,240 3,419
Destination 720 810
Total Price $30,220 $29,963
Total Invoice $28,567 $27,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,916
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,220$29,963
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$28,608
Total Invoice$28,567$27,913
Adjustments for Features0-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$26,651

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102012
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
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 net $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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$2,800$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20102012
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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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