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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: $31,955

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $3,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $2,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4
TrimECOHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,945 $32,185 $34,030
Base Invoice $24,777 $30,255 $31,988
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation system 1,120    
Sunroof 1,000    
Universal garage door opener   349  
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,310  
Cargo net   49 49
Remote start   499 499
Floor mats     225
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Leather Package 880    
Navigation system 986    
Sunroof 880    
Universal garage door opener   274  
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,165  
Cargo net   35 35
Remote start   310 310
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 5,185 2,207 773
Options (change) 4,563 1,784 485
Destination 825 960 960
Total Price $31,955 $35,352 $35,763
Total Invoice $30,165 $32,999 $33,433

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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: $157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $439
Model Year201420172017
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4
TrimECOHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H150hp I4 H150hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG34/30 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,955$35,352$35,763
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$32,302$31,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$504$0
Total Invoice$30,165$32,999$33,433
Adjustments for Features0-2,847-3,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,165$30,152$29,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201420172017
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4
TrimECOHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$7,825$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,847-3,707

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20142017
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in104.7 in
Length191.5 in183.5 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,602 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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