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Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $26,880
Base Invoice $32,430 $25,402
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 0 2,395
Options (change) 0 1,988
Destination 895 670
Total Price $35,415 $29,945
Total Invoice $33,325 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,070
Model Year20142009
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,415$29,945
Adjustments for Features-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,145$29,945
Total Invoice$33,325$28,060
Adjustments for Features-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,130$28,060

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142009
ModelRDXMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,800$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142009
ModelRDXMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.3 in
Length183.5 in191.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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