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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $20,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,714

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoe
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $41,490
Base Invoice $19,304 $36,406
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800 995
Front side airbags   350
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Engine-block heater 62 42
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664 826
Front side airbags   291
Options (change) 2,120 1,395
Options (change) 1,760 1,159
Destination 650 875
Total Price $23,090 $43,760
Total Invoice $21,714 $38,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,113
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoe
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6295hp V8
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-17
Total Price$23,090$43,760
Adjustments for Features0-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$37,370
Total Invoice$21,714$38,440
Adjustments for Features0-5,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,714$32,827

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoe
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $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
Folding third row seats $600
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
Removable third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,825$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,613

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length188.3 in198.8 in
Width69.9 in78.8 in
Height57.5 in74.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.5,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.463.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

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%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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