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Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,115

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $20,862 $24,443 $26,762
Side curtain airbags 650    
3.5L V6 1,915    
Sunroof 900 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Heated front seats 440    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
Rear spoiler   400 400
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Side curtain airbags 559    
3.5L V6 1,771    
Sunroof 720 880  
Leather seating surfaces 840    
Heated front seats 352    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
Rear spoiler   352 352
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 4,955 5,310 2,560
Options (change) 4,242 4,788 2,393
Destination 605 825 825
Total Price $28,115 $31,730 $31,705
Total Invoice $25,709 $30,056 $29,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,760
Model Year200620152015
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,115$31,730$31,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,115$30,055$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$25,709$30,056$29,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,587-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,709$28,469$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$376

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620152015
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$4,425$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,587-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelRAV4Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in107.8 in
Length181.1 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested100096%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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