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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $23,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $22,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,695 $52,405 $23,895
Base Invoice $42,954 $49,262 $22,581
Sunroof 1,350   800
Driver Convenience Package     325
Sunroof 1,243   664
Driver Convenience Package     270
Options (change) 1,350 0 1,125
Options (change) 1,243 0 934
Destination 995 995 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $48,040 $53,400 $24,370
Total Invoice $45,192 $50,257 $22,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,896
Model Year201820182008
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine259hp V6 H259hp V6 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/28 MPG31/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$48,040$53,400$24,370
Adjustments for Features-10,025-13,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,015$40,075$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0
Total Invoice$45,192$50,257$22,865
Adjustments for Features-9,431-12,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,761$37,716$22,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,955$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182008
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$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 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
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$11,970$15,270$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,025$13,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,431-12,5410

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
ModelRXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.3 in
Length192.5 in191.8 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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