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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: $32,335

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,498

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,857 $32,105
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495 495
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 75
Engine-block heater 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
2LT Equipment Group   2,500
Sunroof   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450 436
Rear spoiler 364  
Cargo mat 73 66
Engine-block heater 68 66
All-weather floor mats 127 132
Leather seating surfaces   1,540
2LT Equipment Group   2,375
Sunroof   1,232
Illuminated door sill trim plates   352
Options (change) 3,040 6,845
Options (change) 2,766 6,199
Destination 875 875
Total Price $32,335 $41,515
Total Invoice $30,498 $39,179

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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: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,548
Model Year20162015
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$32,335$41,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,335$39,255
Total Invoice$30,498$39,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,498$37,046

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162015
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 
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 
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 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,133

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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 Year20162015
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 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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