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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,360

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,786

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuImpalaImpala
TrimSSLT Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $30,220 $36,420
Base Invoice $21,608 $29,011 $34,963
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Sunroof 800    
Leather Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,275 1,050
3.6L V6   1,095  
Cargo net     65
Rear spoiler     425
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 270    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Sunroof 664    
Leather Package   1,087  
Convenience Package   796  
Panoramic sunroof   1,160 956
3.6L V6   996  
Cargo net     59
Rear spoiler     387
Options (change) 1,870 4,540 1,640
Options (change) 1,553 4,130 1,493
Destination 625 875 875
Total Price $25,360 $35,635 $38,935
Total Invoice $23,786 $34,016 $37,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,906
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuImpalaImpala
TrimSSLT Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6305hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$25,360$35,635$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,360$31,105$32,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440
Total Invoice$23,786$34,016$37,331
Adjustments for Features0-4,324-6,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,786$29,692$31,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,512

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuImpalaImpala
TrimSSLT Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,335$7,865$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,324-6,127

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length188.3 in201.3 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested405%
Total Not Requested69095%

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