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Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelRCMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,790 $27,365
Base Invoice $39,796 $25,859
Navigation Package 1,530  
Luxury Package 2,700  
Sunroof 1,100  
235/40VR19 795  
Fog lights 410  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Navigation system   795
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Navigation Package 1,416  
Luxury Package 2,484  
Sunroof 1,012  
235/40VR19 732  
Fog lights 376  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Navigation system   700
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 6,535 4,090
Options (change) 6,020 3,600
Destination 925 810
Total Price $50,250 $32,265
Total Invoice $46,741 $30,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,519
Model Year20152013
ModelRCMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$50,250$32,265
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,225$32,265
Total Invoice$46,741$30,269
Adjustments for Features-9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,788$30,269

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelRCMalibu
Trim350LTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9530

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelRCMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.8 in
Length184.8 in191.5 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height54.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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