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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: $18,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $39,100 $45,500 $50,900
Base Invoice $19,304 $37,223 $43,316 $48,457
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Satellite radio 200      
Remote start 190      
Sunroof 800 1,400 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package     475  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Engine-block heater 62 91 91 91
Satellite radio 166      
Remote start 158      
Sunroof 664 1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package     432  
Options (change) 2,485 1,500 1,975 100
Options (change) 2,063 1,365 1,797 91
Destination 650 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $23,455 $41,795 $48,670 $52,195
Total Invoice $22,017 $39,783 $46,308 $49,743

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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: $9,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,147
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$23,455$41,795$48,670$52,195
Adjustments for Features0-9,055-13,080-15,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$32,740$35,590$36,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$4,075
Total Invoice$22,017$39,783$46,308$49,743
Adjustments for Features0-8,619-12,445-14,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$31,164$33,863$35,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,699$3,922

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008201920192019
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,150$11,205$15,230$17,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,055$13,080$15,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,619-12,445-14,657

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibu ClassicTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in120.9 in
Length188.3 in204.3 in
Width69.9 in78.6 in
Height57.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.498.2 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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