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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,165

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,647

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $23,065 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $21,797 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Engine-block heater 50 50 50 50
Satellite radio 325      
Sunroof 800      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Sun and Sound Package   320 615 615
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.   250 250 250
Front side airbags   350 350 350
Front bucket seats     1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats     920 920
Engine-block heater 42 42 42 42
Satellite radio 270      
Sunroof 664      
CD changer, in-dash 249      
Sun and Sound Package   266 510 510
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.   208 208 208
Front side airbags   291 291 291
Front bucket seats     1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats     764 764
Options (change) 1,475 970 3,760 3,760
Options (change) 1,225 807 3,122 3,122
Destination 625 875 875 875
Total Price $25,165 $39,100 $39,035 $43,080
Total Invoice $23,647 $34,468 $34,414 $37,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,977
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine201hp V6295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$25,165$39,100$39,035$43,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-3,165-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,165$36,060$35,870$37,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$1,520
Total Invoice$23,647$34,468$34,414$37,853
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-2,790-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,647$31,788$31,624$32,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$164$0$1,229

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
4WD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Midgate $400$400$400
Rigid bed cover $700$700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Removable rear window $100$100$100
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,665$5,705$5,830$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$3,165$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,680-2,790-5,000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.0 in
Length188.3 in221.6 in
Width69.9 in79.8 in
Height57.5 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested110047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Wheel Flare and Molding Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested110047%

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