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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $39,035
Base Invoice $19,304 $37,083
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Remote start 190  
Rear spoiler 175  
Satellite radio 200  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800 1,400
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Remote start 158  
Rear spoiler 145  
Satellite radio 166  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 664 1,232
Options (change) 2,485 1,475
Options (change) 2,063 1,298
Destination 650 825
Total Price $23,455 $41,335
Total Invoice $22,017 $39,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,814
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/55-20
Total Price$23,455$41,335
Adjustments for Features0-7,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$33,560
Total Invoice$22,017$39,206
Adjustments for Features0-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$31,831

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,475$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,375

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length188.3 in205.0 in
Width69.9 in78.4 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.4116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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