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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: $29,925

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,447

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $34,010
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $32,310
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   1,400
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Heated front seats     250
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880   1,232
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Heated front seats     220
Options (change) 3,785 2,235 1,725
Options (change) 3,446 2,107 1,518
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $29,925 $30,850 $36,610
Total Invoice $28,447 $29,194 $34,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,953
Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16255/65-18
Total Price$29,925$30,850$36,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,925$29,675$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$28,447$29,194$34,703
Adjustments for Features0-1,112-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,447$28,082$33,035
Cost Above Minimum$365$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,790$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,112-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142014
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in118.9 in
Length191.5 in203.7 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27526%
Total Not Requested76574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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

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