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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicImpalaImpala
TrimLTLT Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $30,220 $36,420
Base Invoice $19,304 $29,011 $34,963
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Rear spoiler 175   425
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
Convenience Package   875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,275 1,050
3.6L V6   1,095  
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 91 91
Rear spoiler 145   387
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
Convenience Package   796  
Panoramic sunroof   1,160 956
3.6L V6   996  
Options (change) 2,485 3,345 1,575
Options (change) 2,063 3,043 1,434
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $23,455 $34,440 $38,870
Total Invoice $22,017 $32,929 $37,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicImpalaImpala
TrimLTLT Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6305hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$23,455$34,440$38,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-7,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$30,010$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160
Total Invoice$22,017$32,929$37,272
Adjustments for Features0-4,236-7,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$28,693$29,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,196

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicImpalaImpala
TrimLTLT Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,425$6,855$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,236-7,383

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length188.3 in201.3 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.8 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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested38052%

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