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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $28,600 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $27,027 $31,389 $36,801
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600    
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Sunroof   995 995
Engine-block heater 66 62 62
3.6L V6 1,512    
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Sunroof   826 826
Options (change) 1,675 6,965 2,360
Options (change) 1,578 5,782 1,959
Destination 760 900 900
Total Price $31,035 $42,170 $44,085
Total Invoice $29,365 $38,071 $39,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,968
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine252hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$31,035$42,170$44,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,140-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$38,030$39,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,465
Total Invoice$29,365$38,071$39,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,738-4,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$34,333$35,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuAvalancheAvalanche
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,300$7,440$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,738-4,129

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,645 lb.5,842 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested175053%

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