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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Malibu
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,030 $32,185 $34,030 $25,555
Base Invoice $27,288 $30,255 $31,988 $24,149
Power driver seat 880     200
Door sill trim plates 199   199  
Floor mats 224   224  
Bodyside moldings       150
Sunroof       800
Power driver seat 783     166
Door sill trim plates 179   179  
Floor mats 139   139  
Bodyside moldings       125
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 1,303 0 423 1,150
Options (change) 1,101 0 318 955
Destination 995 995 995 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $31,328 $33,180 $35,448 $26,075
Total Invoice $29,384 $31,250 $33,301 $24,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,229
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Malibu
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 H150hp I4 H150hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG34/30 MPG34/30 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,328$33,180$35,448$26,075
Adjustments for Features-6,545-7,580-9,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,783$25,600$25,728$26,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$817$945$0
Total Invoice$29,384$31,250$33,301$24,474
Adjustments for Features-6,139-7,139-9,1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,245$24,111$24,170$24,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$866$925$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Malibu
TrimHybrid XLEHybrid SEHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25 $25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50  
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Tachometer   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$8,665$9,700$11,840$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$7,580$9,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,139-7,139-9,1310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
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.3,550 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
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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