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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: $22,860

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $23,200
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190  
Sunroof 800  
Convenience Package   450
Sun & Sound Package   1,150
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Engine-block heater 62 91
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158  
Sunroof 664  
Convenience Package   410
Sun & Sound Package   1,047
Options (change) 1,890 1,700
Options (change) 1,569 1,548
Destination 650 1,195
Total Price $22,860 $26,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,199
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
TrimLTLT
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)215/60-16205/70-16
Total Price$22,860$26,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,860$22,110

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
TrimLTLT
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
Proximity key $250
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
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
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
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 
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,550$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419

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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 Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length188.3 in167.6 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in64.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,125 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

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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