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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: $27,430

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,006

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2LTLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,385 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $24,115 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Premium Mat Package 185      
Temporary spare tire 100      
Bodyside moldings 150      
Sunroof 850      
Floor mats   225 225  
Door sill trim plates   199 199  
Remote start   499 499 499
Premium Mat Package 163      
Temporary spare tire 88      
Bodyside moldings 132      
Sunroof 748      
Floor mats   140 140  
Door sill trim plates   179 179  
Remote start   310 310 310
Options (change) 1,285 923 923 499
Options (change) 1,131 629 629 310
Destination 760 960 960 960
Total Price $27,430 $32,788 $35,913 $36,209
Total Invoice $26,006 $30,486 $33,577 $33,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,657
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2LTLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$27,430$32,788$35,913$36,209
Adjustments for Features0-6,600-8,150-7,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,430$26,188$27,763$28,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575$2,686
Total Invoice$26,006$30,486$33,577$33,761
Adjustments for Features0-6,137-7,620-6,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,006$24,349$25,957$26,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,608$2,573

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim2LTLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
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$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$3,090$9,690$11,240$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,600$8,150$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,137-7,620-6,839

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,456 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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

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

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