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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $25,230
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,221
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190  
Sunroof 800 900
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Engine-block heater 62 68
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158  
Sunroof 664 819
Options (change) 2,485 975
Options (change) 2,063 887
Destination 650 895
Total Price $23,455 $27,100
Total Invoice $22,017 $26,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$23,455$27,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$23,075
Total Invoice$22,017$26,003
Adjustments for Features0-3,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$22,141

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$1,400$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,862

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length188.3 in167.2 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,049 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.448.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Trax 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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