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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Volt
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | Malibu Classic | Volt |
| Trim | LT | Base |
| Engines | ||
| Transmissions | ||
| Drivetrains | ||
| Tires | ||
| Audio Systems | ||
| Accessories | ||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
| Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | ||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||
| Homelink. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
| Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
| Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
| Cargo Management | ||
| Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage. | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Basic level charger. | ||
| Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | ||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | ||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
| Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
| Activate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher. | ||
| Converts text messages to speech. | ||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
| Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
| Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | ||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
| Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
| Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | ||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
| The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | ||
| Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||
| Front row reading lights. | ||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
| Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | ||
| Reports engine speed. | ||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| All-weather floormats. | ||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Spoked steel wheel with a plastic cover that makes it look like an alloy wheel. | ||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||
| Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||
Option Package Contents
Luxury and Convenience Package
Front Seating Package
Driver Confidence 2 Package
Driver Confidence Package
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