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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: $28,095

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $7,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,656

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimHybrid Limited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,030 $26,300
Base Invoice $31,988 $24,985
Floor mats 225  
Remote start 499  
Door sill trim plates 199  
Sunroof   1,035
Floor mats 140  
Remote start 310  
Door sill trim plates 179  
Sunroof   911
Options (change) 923 1,035
Options (change) 629 911
Destination 960 760
Total Price $35,913 $28,095
Total Invoice $33,577 $26,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $582
Model Year20172012
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimHybrid Limited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,913$28,095
Adjustments for Features-8,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,888$28,095
Total Invoice$33,577$26,656
Adjustments for Features-7,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,074$26,656

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelRAV4Malibu
TrimHybrid Limited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$11,175$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelRAV4Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.3 in
Length183.5 in191.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,620 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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