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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: $29,963

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $507

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,913

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,330 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,684 $25,806
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Floor mats 199  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Remote start 529  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Floor mats 126  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Remote start 380  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,823 2,545
Options (change) 3,419 2,240
Destination 810 760
Total Price $29,963 $30,470
Total Invoice $27,913 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,411
Model Year20122011
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$29,963$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,333$30,470
Total Invoice$27,913$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,395$28,806

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$4,155$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5180

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,560 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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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