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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: $22,145

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,929

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelRAV4RAV4Malibu Classic
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,375 $24,665 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,854 $23,061 $19,304
Sport Extra Value Package 470    
3.5L V6 1,930 1,920  
Automatic headlights 70    
Sunroof   900 800
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sport Extra Value Package 423    
3.5L V6 1,803 1,797  
Automatic headlights 56    
Sunroof   720 664
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 2,470 2,820 1,175
Options (change) 2,282 2,517 975
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $26,645 $28,285 $22,145
Total Invoice $24,936 $26,378 $20,929

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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: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year201020102008
ModelRAV4RAV4Malibu Classic
TrimSportLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6269hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 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$26,645$28,285$22,145
Adjustments for Features-2,405-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,240$24,765$22,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$24,936$26,378$20,929
Adjustments for Features-2,251-3,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,685$23,095$20,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201020102008
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
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,430$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,251-3,2830

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,560 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
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%

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