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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: $34,045

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $20,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,452

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $18,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,035 $56,495 $27,875
Base Invoice $49,853 $53,105 $26,760
Cargo mat 105 105 80
Panoramic sunroof 500 500 1,150
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system     495
Door sill trim plates     85
Cargo mat 63 63 73
Panoramic sunroof 460 460 1,047
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Navigation system     450
Door sill trim plates     77
Options (change) 605 605 5,295
Options (change) 523 523 4,817
Destination 975 975 875
Total Price $54,615 $58,075 $34,045
Total Invoice $51,351 $54,603 $32,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,256
Model Year201720172018
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine259hp V6 H259hp V6 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/28 MPG31/28 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$54,615$58,075$34,045
Adjustments for Features-7,065-7,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$50,160$34,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$51,351$54,603$32,452
Adjustments for Features-6,643-7,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,708$47,161$32,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,453$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172018
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer $75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,845$10,695$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,065$7,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,643-7,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172018
ModelRXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.4 in
Length192.5 in193.8 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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