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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: $24,825

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,366

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,450 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $26,601 $20,020 $25,605
Floor mats 225    
Cargo net 49    
Premium Mat Package   185  
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Sunroof   800 800
Floor mats 140    
Cargo net 35    
Premium Mat Package   154  
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
Bodyside moldings   125  
Sunroof   664 664
Options (change) 274 2,990 800
Options (change) 175 2,696 664
Destination 885 650 650
Total Price $29,609 $24,825 $28,545
Total Invoice $27,661 $23,366 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,259
Model Year201520082008
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,609$24,825$28,545
Adjustments for Features-3,2500-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,359$24,825$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045
Total Invoice$27,661$23,366$26,919
Adjustments for Features-3,0360-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,625$23,366$25,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,973

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520082008
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$2,575$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0360-1,580

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152008
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 LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested113058%
Total Not Requested82542%

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