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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuImpala
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $30,300
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,088
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600  
Sunroof   900
Engine-block heater 66 66
3.6L V6 1,512  
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 1,675 975
Options (change) 1,578 858
Destination 760 825
Total Price $31,035 $32,100
Total Invoice $29,365 $30,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,964
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuImpala
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,035$32,100
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,445$32,100
Total Invoice$29,365$30,771
Adjustments for Features-5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,807$30,771

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuImpala
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.5 in
Length191.8 in200.4 in
Width70.3 in72.9 in
Height57.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.6 ft3

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