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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,115

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,298

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $7,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $31,745
Base Invoice $26,857 $29,999
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495 1,890
Rear spoiler 400  
Engine-block heater 75 75
2LT Equipment Group   2,225
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
Sunroof   1,400
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450 1,663
Rear spoiler 364  
Engine-block heater 68 66
2LT Equipment Group   2,134
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 2,820 7,365
Options (change) 2,566 6,657
Destination 875 775
Total Price $32,115 $39,885
Total Invoice $30,298 $37,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,646
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18
Total Price$32,115$39,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$38,300
Total Invoice$30,298$37,431
Adjustments for Features0-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,298$35,944

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,487

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in118.9 in
Length191.5 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in78.4 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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