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Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelRXMalibu
Trim330LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $27,165
Base Invoice $32,186 $25,806
Heated front seats 665  
Premium Package 2,145  
Cargo mat 92  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Heated front seats 532  
Premium Package 1,716  
Cargo mat 55  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 2,902 2,545
Options (change) 2,303 2,240
Destination 695 760
Total Price $39,967 $30,470
Total Invoice $35,184 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,459
Model Year20062011
ModelRXMalibu
Trim330LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine223hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$39,967$30,470
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,787$30,470
Total Invoice$35,184$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,265$28,806

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelRXMalibu
Trim330LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,755$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9190

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelRXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.3 in
Length186.2 in191.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.7 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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