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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicTerrainTerrain
TrimLTSLESLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $25,560 $28,510
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,282 $27,084
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 800 900 900
Remote start 190    
Convenience Package   440  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,400  
3.0L V6   1,500  
235/55R18   250  
Chrome and Technology Package     2,795
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 88 88
Sunroof 664 792 792
Remote start 158    
Convenience Package   387  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,330  
3.0L V6   1,320  
235/55R18   220  
Chrome and Technology Package     2,460
Options (change) 2,485 4,590 3,795
Options (change) 2,063 4,137 3,340
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $23,455 $30,975 $33,130
Total Invoice $22,017 $29,244 $31,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,767
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicTerrainTerrain
TrimLTSLESLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$23,455$30,975$33,130
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$27,310$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405
Total Invoice$22,017$29,244$31,249
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-5,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$25,784$26,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$357

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicTerrainTerrain
TrimLTSLESLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,125$4,790$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,460-5,108

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicTerrain
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length188.3 in185.3 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.463.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain 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
GMC Terrain SLE

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Chrome and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
235/55R19 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested127556%

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