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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: $28,515

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,662

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $24,490
Base Invoice $27,027 $22,896
3.6L V6 1,600  
Limited Extra Value Package   1,360
3.5L V6   1,920
3.6L V6 1,512  
Limited Extra Value Package   1,224
3.5L V6   1,797
Options (change) 1,600 3,280
Options (change) 1,512 3,021
Destination 760 745
Total Price $30,960 $28,515
Total Invoice $29,299 $26,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuRAV4
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,960$28,515
Adjustments for Features0-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$27,750
Total Invoice$29,299$26,662
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$25,947

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122009
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
Remote start$150 
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 mat$40 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-715

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,645 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

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%
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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