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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: $28,805

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,755 $28,600
Base Invoice $21,972 $27,027
3.5L V6 1,915  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Sunroof 900  
3.6L V6   1,600
3.5L V6 1,771  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Sunroof 720  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 4,305 1,600
Options (change) 3,683 1,512
Destination 745 760
Total Price $28,805 $30,960
Total Invoice $26,400 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,890
Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,805$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$30,950
Total Invoice$26,400$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$29,290

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9

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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelRAV4Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.3 in
Length181.1 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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