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Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelRAV4RAV4Malibu Classic
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,875 $22,555 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,232 $20,862 $19,304
Side curtain airbags 650 650  
3.5L V6 1,915 1,915  
Sunroof 900 900 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Side curtain airbags 559 559  
3.5L V6 1,771 1,771  
Sunroof 720 720 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Options (change) 3,465 3,465 2,020
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 1,677
Destination 605 605 650
Total Price $25,945 $26,625 $22,990
Total Invoice $23,887 $24,517 $21,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year200620062008
ModelRAV4RAV4Malibu Classic
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6269hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,945$26,625$22,990
Adjustments for Features-1,300-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$23,860$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$785$0$0
Total Invoice$23,887$24,517$21,631
Adjustments for Features-1,197-2,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,690$21,971$21,631
Cost Above Minimum$719$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062008
ModelRAV4RAV4Malibu Classic
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,725$5,190$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,197-2,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelRAV4Malibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length181.1 in188.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested16540%
Total Not Requested25060%

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