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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,335

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,498

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $9,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $36,505
Base Invoice $26,857 $34,680
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495 495
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 75
Engine-block heater 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350
Sunroof   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450 450
Rear spoiler 364  
Cargo mat 73 68
Engine-block heater 68 68
All-weather floor mats 127 136
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,138
Sunroof   1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 3,040 4,940
Options (change) 2,766 4,493
Destination 875 895
Total Price $32,335 $42,340
Total Invoice $30,498 $40,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,816
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18
Total Price$32,335$42,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,335$39,430
Total Invoice$30,498$40,068
Adjustments for Features0-2,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,498$37,314

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,440$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,754

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in118.9 in
Length191.5 in203.7 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.3116.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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