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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: $31,840

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,048

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $33,725
Base Invoice $26,857 $32,039
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 75
Engine-block heater 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Rear spoiler 364  
Cargo mat 73 66
Engine-block heater 68 66
All-weather floor mats 127 132
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 2,545 1,950
Options (change) 2,316 1,716
Destination 875 860
Total Price $31,840 $36,535
Total Invoice $30,048 $34,615

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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: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,817
Model Year20162013
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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18
Total Price$31,840$36,535
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$36,535
Total Invoice$30,048$34,615
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$34,615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2500

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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 Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in118.9 in
Length191.5 in203.7 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 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		16.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.3116.3 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 opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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