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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: $31,955

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $19,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $18,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportECO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,695 $52,405 $25,945
Base Invoice $42,954 $49,262 $24,777
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Premium Package 1,110    
Sunroof 1,350   1,000
Heated front seats 440    
Advanced Safety Package     890
Leather Package     1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175
Navigation system     1,120
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Premium Package 1,020    
Sunroof 1,243   880
Heated front seats 405    
Advanced Safety Package     783
Leather Package     880
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034
Navigation system     986
Options (change) 5,020 2,120 5,185
Options (change) 4,624 1,956 4,563
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $51,710 $55,520 $31,955
Total Invoice $48,573 $52,213 $30,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,781
Model Year201820182014
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportECO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine259hp V6 H259hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/28 MPG31/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$51,710$55,520$31,955
Adjustments for Features-7,055-8,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,655$47,215$31,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,560$0
Total Invoice$48,573$52,213$30,165
Adjustments for Features-6,627-7,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,946$44,403$30,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,457$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182014
ModelRXRXMalibu
Trim450h450h F SportECO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar 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$9,770$11,020$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,055$8,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,627-7,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
ModelRXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.8 in
Length192.5 in191.5 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.3,602 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested56554%

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