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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: $22,860

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,523

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $34,010
Base Invoice $19,304 $32,310
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Satellite radio 200  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Remote start 190  
Sunroof 800 1,400
Heated front seats   250
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Satellite radio 166  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Remote start 158  
Sunroof 664 1,232
Heated front seats   220
Options (change) 1,890 1,725
Options (change) 1,569 1,518
Destination 650 875
Total Price $22,860 $36,610
Total Invoice $21,523 $34,703

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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: $8,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,857
Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18
Total Price$22,860$36,610
Adjustments for Features0-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,860$30,995
Total Invoice$21,523$34,703
Adjustments for Features0-5,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,523$29,380

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
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
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,385$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,323

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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 Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length188.3 in203.7 in
Width69.9 in78.5 in
Height57.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 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		15.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.4116.3 ft3

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

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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

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