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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: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,755 $30,920
Base Invoice $21,972 $29,683
3.5L V6 1,915  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Heated front seats 440  
Sunroof 900  
Cargo net   60
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
3.5L V6 1,771  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Heated front seats 352  
Sunroof 720  
Cargo net   55
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 4,305 1,330
Options (change) 3,683 1,211
Destination 745 875
Total Price $28,805 $33,125
Total Invoice $26,400 $31,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,175
Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionA5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/40-19
Total Price$28,805$33,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$29,795
Total Invoice$26,400$31,769
Adjustments for Features0-3,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$28,575

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$4,215$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.4 in
Length181.1 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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