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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: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,880 $38,830 $45,815
Base Invoice $25,402 $36,112 $42,608
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 800 995 995
3.6L V6 1,595    
Luxury Package   1,585  
RWD   0 0
Engine-block heater 62 66 66
Sunroof 664 876 876
3.6L V6 1,324    
Luxury Package   1,395  
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 2,470 2,655 1,070
Options (change) 2,050 2,337 942
Destination 670 950 950
Total Price $30,020 $42,435 $47,835
Total Invoice $28,122 $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: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,888
Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine252hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$30,020$42,435$47,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,650-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$38,785$41,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,875
Total Invoice$28,122$39,399$44,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,389-5,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,122$36,010$38,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,746

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,940$6,590$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,389-5,744

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.3 in130.0 in
Length191.8 in221.3 in
Width70.3 in79.1 in
Height57.1 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.5,787 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested152574%
Total Not Requested52526%

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