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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: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $939

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,193

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,450 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,601 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Floor mats 225      
Cargo net 49      
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Navigation system   1,120 795 795
Leather Package   1,000    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Premium Package       1,000
Forward collision warning       395
Floor mats 140      
Cargo net 35      
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Navigation system   986 700 700
Leather Package   880    
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Premium Package       880
Forward collision warning       348
Options (change) 274 4,730 2,970 4,090
Options (change) 175 4,284 2,614 3,600
Destination 885 810 810 810
Total Price $29,609 $30,525 $28,670 $32,265
Total Invoice $27,661 $28,954 $27,193 $30,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $667
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,609$30,525$28,670$32,265
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,6500-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,394$28,875$28,670$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0$645
Total Invoice$27,661$28,954$27,193$30,269
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,5650-2,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,526$27,389$27,193$27,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$196$0$308

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201320132013
ModelRAV4MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$4,165$4,600$2,950$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,650$0$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,135-1,5650-2,768

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelRAV4Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in107.8 in
Length179.9 in191.5 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested104047%
Total Not Requested117553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested46545%
Total Not Requested57555%

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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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