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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $28,600
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $27,027
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995  
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
Engine-block heater 62 62 66
Sunroof 826 826  
Options (change) 3,195 1,070 75
Options (change) 2,832 888 66
Destination 950 950 760
Total Price $40,475 $45,670 $29,435
Total Invoice $37,024 $41,778 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,962
Model Year200920092012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$40,475$45,670$29,435
Adjustments for Features-2,415-5,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,060$40,230$29,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,170$0
Total Invoice$37,024$41,778$27,853
Adjustments for Features-2,209-4,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,815$36,802$27,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,065$9,090$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$5,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,209-4,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelAvalancheMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in112.3 in
Length221.3 in191.8 in
Width79.1 in70.3 in
Height76.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested125065%
Total Not Requested67535%

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