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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $47,000 $20,320
Base Invoice $37,381 $43,710 $19,304
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Sunroof 876 876 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 2,485
Options (change) 942 942 2,063
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $42,260 $49,065 $23,455
Total Invoice $39,318 $45,647 $22,017

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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: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,947
Model Year201220122008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$42,260$49,065$23,455
Adjustments for Features-5,755-9,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,505$39,095$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,590$0
Total Invoice$39,318$45,647$22,017
Adjustments for Features-5,354-9,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,964$36,372$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,408$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,505$11,720$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,755$9,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,354-9,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelAvalancheMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in106.3 in
Length221.3 in188.3 in
Width79.1 in69.9 in
Height76.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft315.4 ft3

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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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