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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,714

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheMalibu Classic
TrimLSLTZ66Z71LT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,710 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,014 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $19,304
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg. 250 250 250 250  
Front side airbags 350 350 350 350  
Engine-block heater 50 50 50 50 75
Front bucket seats 1,575   1,575 1,575  
Rigid bed cover 600        
Sun and Sound Package 615 320 615 615  
Front Seating Package         450
Luxury and Convenience Package         595
Satellite radio         200
Sunroof         800
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg. 208 208 208 208  
Front side airbags 291 291 291 291  
Engine-block heater 42 42 42 42 62
Front bucket seats 1,307   1,307 1,307  
Rigid bed cover 498        
Sun and Sound Package 510 266 510 510  
Front Seating Package         374
Luxury and Convenience Package         494
Satellite radio         166
Sunroof         664
Options (change) 3,440 970 2,840 2,840 2,120
Options (change) 2,856 807 2,358 2,358 1,760
Destination 875 875 875 875 650
Total Price $37,025 $39,100 $38,115 $42,160 $23,090
Total Invoice $32,745 $34,468 $33,650 $37,089 $21,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,504
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheMalibu Classic
TrimLSLTZ66Z71LT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4A4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,025$39,100$38,115$42,160$23,090
Adjustments for Features-3,205-5,955-3,755-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$33,145$34,360$35,880$23,090
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$1,215$2,735$0
Total Invoice$32,745$34,468$33,650$37,089$21,714
Adjustments for Features-2,835-5,250-3,315-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,910$29,218$30,335$31,564$21,714
Cost Above Minimum$692$0$1,117$2,346$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheMalibu Classic
TrimLSLTZ66Z71LT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0  
4WD w/low range   $2200 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Midgate$400$400$400$400 
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Removable rear window$100$100$100$100 
Skid plates   $150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75  $75
Heated front seats $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,305$8,055$5,855$8,380$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$5,955$3,755$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,835-5,250-3,315-5,5250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelAvalancheMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in106.3 in
Length221.6 in188.3 in
Width79.8 in69.9 in
Height73.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume0.015.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LS

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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