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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: $29,225

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $7,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,385 $34,880
Premium Mat Package 185  
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Sunroof 850  
Floor mats   224
Door sill trim plates   199
Remote start   499
Premium Mat Package 163  
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Bodyside moldings 132  
Sunroof 748  
Floor mats   139
Door sill trim plates   179
Remote start   310
Options (change) 3,080 922
Options (change) 2,711 628
Destination 760 1,215
Total Price $29,225 $37,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,082
Model Year20112021
ModelMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6203hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-19
Total Price$29,225$37,017
Adjustments for Features0-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,225$30,217

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112021
ModelMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-339

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112021
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.9 in
Length191.8 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.10.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

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