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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $21,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $19,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoeTahoe
TrimLTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $42,830 $51,465
Base Invoice $19,304 $39,831 $47,862
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800 995 995
RWD   0 0
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 66 66
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664 876 876
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 2,485 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 2,063 942 942
Destination 650 950 950
Total Price $23,455 $44,850 $53,485
Total Invoice $22,017 $41,723 $49,754

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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: $14,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,273
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoeTahoe
TrimLTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$23,455$44,850$53,485
Adjustments for Features0-6,915-10,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$37,935$42,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,560
Total Invoice$22,017$41,723$49,754
Adjustments for Features0-6,433-10,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$35,290$39,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,241

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoeTahoe
TrimLTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
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
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
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$2,300$9,215$13,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,915$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,433-10,223

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length188.3 in202.0 in
Width69.9 in79.0 in
Height57.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.5,636 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.4108.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

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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