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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: $34,230

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $149

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,845

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE   
Difference: $775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,875 $29,030 $32,185 $34,030
Base Invoice $26,760 $27,288 $30,255 $31,988
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Navigation system 495      
Leather Package 1,395      
Cargo net 65 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 85 199   199
All-weather floor mats 140 249 249 249
Cargo mat 60      
Convenience Package   1,905    
Power driver seat   880    
Floor mats   224   224
Universal garage door opener   349    
Remote start   499 499 499
Advanced Technology Package     2,785  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Navigation system 450      
Leather Package 1,269      
Cargo net 59 35 35 35
Door sill trim plates 77 179   179
All-weather floor mats 127 145 145 145
Cargo mat 55      
Convenience Package   1,697    
Power driver seat   783    
Floor mats   139   139
Universal garage door opener   274    
Remote start   310 310 310
Advanced Technology Package     2,479  
Options (change) 5,480 4,354 3,582 1,220
Options (change) 4,985 3,562 2,969 808
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $34,230 $34,379 $36,762 $36,245
Total Invoice $32,620 $31,845 $34,219 $33,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,151
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H150hp I4 H150hp I4 H150hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG34/30 MPG34/30 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,230$34,379$36,762$36,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,485-2,495-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$32,894$34,267$33,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,373$566
Total Invoice$32,620$31,845$34,219$33,791
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-2,322-2,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,620$30,469$31,897$31,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,428$726

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimHybridHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power liftgate $350 $350
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Following distance indicator$25   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Safety key$5   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25 $25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,120$7,605$8,615$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485$2,495$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-2,322-2,596

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in104.7 in
Length193.8 in183.5 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.873.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter scan25No
Around view cameras300No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested127558%
Total Not Requested92542%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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