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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: $28,525

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,075

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelRCRCRCRCMalibu
Trim200t300350FLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $26,955
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $25,607
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 850
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 748
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65  
Options (change) 1,205 1,205 1,205 1,205 850
Options (change) 1,077 1,077 1,077 1,077 748
Destination 975 975 975 975 720
Total Price $42,335 $44,950 $45,190 $66,345 $28,525
Total Invoice $39,397 $41,828 $42,051 $61,725 $27,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,354
Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelRCRCRCRCMalibu
Trim200t300350FLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$42,335$44,950$45,190$66,345$28,525
Adjustments for Features-1,040-2,740-1,040-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,295$42,210$44,150$63,980$28,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,855$22,685$0
Total Invoice$39,397$41,828$42,051$61,725$27,075
Adjustments for Features-968-2,550-968-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,429$39,278$41,083$59,525$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$849$2,654$21,096$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelRCRCRCRCMalibu
Trim200t300350FLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Fog lights    $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Performance meter   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Metal pedals   $75 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,740$6,440$4,740$6,065$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$2,740$1,040$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-968-2,550-968-2,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
ModelRCMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.3 in
Length184.8 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height54.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.1 ft3

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