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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $20,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $17,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRXMalibu
Trim450hEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,735 $24,985
Base Invoice $40,709 $23,860
Premium Package 2,400  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Heated front seats 640  
Leather Package   1,000
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Navigation system   1,120
Sunroof   1,000
Premium Package 2,028  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Heated front seats 550  
Leather Package   880
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Navigation system   986
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 5,615 4,730
Options (change) 4,844 4,284
Destination 875 810
Total Price $51,225 $30,525
Total Invoice $46,428 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,864
Model Year20112013
ModelRXMalibu
Trim450hEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)32/28 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$51,225$30,525
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,345$30,525
Total Invoice$46,428$28,954
Adjustments for Features-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,818$28,954

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
ModelRXMalibu
Trim450hEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,395$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6100

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
ModelRXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.8 in
Length187.8 in191.5 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,358 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%

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