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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: $30,637

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,330 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $23,684 $24,176 $26,262
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175    
Rearview camera 475    
3.5L V6 1,920    
Floor mats 199    
Remote start 529    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Navigation system   795 795
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119    
Rearview camera 424    
3.5L V6 1,794    
Floor mats 126    
Remote start 380    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Navigation system   700 700
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 4,497 5,505 4,305
Options (change) 3,968 4,960 3,929
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $30,637 $31,645 $32,920
Total Invoice $28,462 $29,961 $31,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,480
Model Year201220142014
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,637$31,645$32,920
Adjustments for Features0-20-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,637$31,625$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$28,462$29,961$31,016
Adjustments for Features0-19-66
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,462$29,942$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,008

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220142014
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 
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$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
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$3,305$3,325$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19-66

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,560 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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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
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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