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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: $32,357

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $1,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,967

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $1,892

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Model Year2016201620162015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Malibu
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $28,320
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $26,762
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310      
Cargo mat 95     80
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 140
Remote start 499 499 499  
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Floor mats   225 225  
Door sill trim plates   199 199  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Advanced Safety Package       890
Navigation system       495
Premium Package       1,000
Rear spoiler       400
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165      
Cargo mat 59     70
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 123
Remote start 310 310 310  
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Floor mats   140 140  
Door sill trim plates   179 179  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,628
Advanced Safety Package       783
Navigation system       436
Premium Package       880
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 2,192 1,211 1,211 4,855
Options (change) 1,704 799 799 4,272
Destination 900 900 900 825
Total Price $32,357 $33,621 $35,721 $34,000
Total Invoice $29,967 $31,160 $33,292 $31,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,906
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Malibu
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,357$33,621$35,721$34,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-4,025-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,357$31,146$31,696$32,840
Cost Above Minimum$1,211$0$550$0
Total Invoice$29,967$31,160$33,292$31,859
Adjustments for Features0-2,294-3,751-1,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,967$28,866$29,541$30,772
Cost Above Minimum$1,101$0$675$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Malibu
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control $25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,790$7,265$8,815$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$4,025$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,294-3,751-1,087

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelRAV4Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in107.8 in
Length183.5 in191.5 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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