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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: $7,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,656

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $34,030
Base Invoice $24,985 $31,988
Sunroof 1,035  
Floor mats   224
Door sill trim plates   199
Remote start   499
Sunroof 911  
Floor mats   139
Door sill trim plates   179
Remote start   310
Options (change) 1,035 922
Options (change) 911 628
Destination 760 995
Total Price $28,095 $35,947
Total Invoice $26,656 $33,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $548
Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4150hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$28,095$35,947
Adjustments for Features0-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,095$27,922
Total Invoice$26,656$33,611
Adjustments for Features0-7,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,656$26,108

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Tachometer$75 
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
Total Value of Features$3,150$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,503

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,925 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

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

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