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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: $32,710

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,839

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $10,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $41,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $26,857 $39,093 $42,228
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Navigation system 450    
Rear spoiler 364    
Engine-block heater 68 91 91
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 3,415 1,500 1,975
Options (change) 3,107 1,365 1,797
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $32,710 $43,595 $47,370
Total Invoice $30,839 $41,403 $44,970

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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: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,083
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$32,710$43,595$47,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$39,930$41,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$30,839$41,403$44,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,481-5,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,839$37,922$39,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,124

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic information $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,215$7,880$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,481-5,924

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in120.9 in
Length191.5 in204.3 in
Width73.0 in78.6 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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