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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: $28,095

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,656

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $28,450
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $26,601
Sunroof 1,035    
Floor mats     225
Sunroof 911    
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 1,035 0 225
Options (change) 911 0 140
Destination 760 760 885
Total Price $28,095 $29,360 $29,560
Total Invoice $26,656 $27,787 $27,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,530
Model Year201220122015
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,095$29,360$29,560
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,095$28,410$26,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0
Total Invoice$26,656$27,787$27,626
Adjustments for Features0-899-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,656$26,888$25,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220122015
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,125$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899-2,500

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in104.7 in
Length191.8 in179.9 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,436 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 in54.2 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 in48.8 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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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%

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