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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: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,959

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,010 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $25,254 $23,346 $25,402
Floor mats 225    
Cargo net 49    
Premium Mat Package   185  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Sunroof   800 800
Floor mats 140    
Cargo net 32    
Premium Mat Package   154  
Bodyside moldings   125  
Sunroof   664 664
Options (change) 274 1,135 800
Options (change) 172 943 664
Destination 845 670 670
Total Price $28,129 $26,510 $28,350
Total Invoice $26,271 $24,959 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $462
Model Year201320092009
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,129$26,510$28,350
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$26,510$26,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$26,271$24,959$26,736
Adjustments for Features-1,7740-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,497$24,959$25,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$457

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320092009
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,950$3,050$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7740-1,320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
ModelRAV4Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.3 in
Length179.9 in191.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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