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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: $28,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,085

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $27,095 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $25,605 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Engine-block heater 75 50 50 50
Power-adjustable pedals 125      
Sunroof 800      
Sun and Sound Package   320 615 615
Front side airbags   350 350 350
Front bucket seats     1,575 1,575
Power-folding mirrors     245  
Full-function front bucket seats     920 920
Engine-block heater 62 42 42 42
Power-adjustable pedals 104      
Sunroof 664      
Sun and Sound Package   266 510 510
Front side airbags   291 291 291
Front bucket seats     1,307 1,307
Power-folding mirrors     203  
Full-function front bucket seats     764 764
Options (change) 1,000 720 3,755 3,510
Options (change) 830 599 3,117 2,914
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $28,745 $38,850 $39,030 $42,830
Total Invoice $27,085 $34,260 $34,409 $37,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,517
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine252hp V6295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$28,745$38,850$39,030$42,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-2,050-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$37,100$36,980$38,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0$1,450
Total Invoice$27,085$34,260$34,409$37,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,543-1,807-3,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,085$32,717$32,602$33,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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 
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Removable rear window $100$100$100
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,615$4,915$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$2,050$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,543-1,807-3,867

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.3 in130.0 in
Length191.8 in221.6 in
Width70.3 in79.8 in
Height57.1 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 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%

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%
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%
Power-folding mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested162570%
Total Not Requested70030%

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%
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested162570%
Total Not Requested70030%

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