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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: $28,805

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $23,755
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $21,972
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Forward collision warning 395    
Sunroof 1,000   900
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
3.5L V6     1,915
Heated front seats     440
Leather seating surfaces     1,050
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Forward collision warning 348    
Sunroof 880   720
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
3.5L V6     1,771
Heated front seats     352
Leather seating surfaces     840
Options (change) 5,280 2,335 4,305
Options (change) 4,775 2,207 3,683
Destination 810 810 745
Total Price $30,980 $30,510 $28,805
Total Invoice $29,354 $28,876 $26,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,215
Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,980$30,510$28,805
Adjustments for Features-1,835-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,145$29,450$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$29,354$28,876$26,400
Adjustments for Features-1,739-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,615$27,873$26,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$258$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibuRAV4
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
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$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$4,275$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,739-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in104.7 in
Length191.5 in181.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested100096%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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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