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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,870

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,355

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $42,145
Base Invoice $29,683 $39,616
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Engine-block heater 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395
Cargo mat   75
Sunroof   1,400
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Engine-block heater 68 68
All-weather floor mats 127 136
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359
Cargo mat   68
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 3,075 2,095
Options (change) 2,797 1,905
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,870 $45,135
Total Invoice $33,355 $42,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,914
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$34,870$45,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,870$43,915
Total Invoice$33,355$42,416
Adjustments for Features0-1,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,355$41,269

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,655$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,147

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in118.9 in
Length193.8 in203.7 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.870.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.8116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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