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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: $9,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $39,400 $46,100 $51,200
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Advanced Safety Package 595      
Navigation system 495      
Rear spoiler 400      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
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 91
Sunroof   1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package     432  
Options (change) 3,415 1,500 1,975 100
Options (change) 3,107 1,365 1,797 91
Destination 875 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $32,710 $42,095 $49,270 $52,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,762
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$32,710$42,095$49,270$52,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-6,240-8,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$39,880$43,030$43,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150$4,075

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2016202120212021
ModelMalibu LimitedTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$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$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,315$7,530$11,555$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$6,240$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135-379-209

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162021
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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