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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: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicTerrainTerrainTerrain
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $26,305 $29,355 $34,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,990 $27,887 $33,245
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Satellite radio 200      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 800 900 900  
Remote start 190      
Convenience Package   440    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,500    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500 1,500
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Satellite radio 166      
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88
Sunroof 664 792 792  
Remote start 158      
Convenience Package   387    
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB   1,425    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320 1,320
Options (change) 2,485 4,440 2,500 1,600
Options (change) 2,063 4,012 2,200 1,408
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $23,455 $31,640 $32,750 $37,490
Total Invoice $22,017 $29,897 $30,982 $35,548

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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: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,370
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicTerrainTerrainTerrain
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6301hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/65-17235/55-19
Total Price$23,455$31,640$32,750$37,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,715-4,615-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$27,925$28,135$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210$1,750
Total Invoice$22,017$29,897$30,982$35,548
Adjustments for Features0-3,510-4,366-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$26,387$26,616$28,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$229$1,751

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicTerrainTerrainTerrain
TrimLTSLESLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,275$4,990$5,890$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715$4,615$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,510-4,366-7,410

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082013
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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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

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
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested95073%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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