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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: $24,865

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,398

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $23,065 $38,830 $45,815
Base Invoice $21,797 $36,112 $42,608
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
Sunroof 800 995 995
Luxury Package   1,585  
Satellite radio 270    
Engine-block heater 42 66 66
Sunroof 664 876 876
Luxury Package   1,395  
Options (change) 1,175 2,655 1,070
Options (change) 976 2,337 942
Destination 625 950 950
Total Price $24,865 $42,435 $47,835
Total Invoice $23,398 $39,399 $44,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,405
Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine201hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$24,865$42,435$47,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$37,485$40,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,875
Total Invoice$23,398$39,399$44,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-6,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,398$34,803$37,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,743

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200620102010
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$2,090$7,040$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-6,954

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.0 in
Length188.3 in221.3 in
Width69.9 in79.1 in
Height57.5 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.5,788 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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