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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: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuImpalaImpala
TrimLTZLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $29,460 $35,540
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,134 $33,585
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600 975  
Leather Package   1,495  
Convenience Package   1,045  
Driver Confidence Package   595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050
Cargo mat     80
Engine-block heater 66 68 68
3.6L V6 1,512 931  
Leather Package   1,360  
Convenience Package   951  
Driver Confidence Package   541  
Panoramic sunroof   956 956
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 1,675 5,235 1,205
Options (change) 1,578 4,807 1,097
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $31,035 $35,570 $37,620
Total Invoice $29,365 $33,816 $35,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuImpalaImpala
TrimLTZLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6305hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$31,035$35,570$37,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$33,055$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$29,365$33,816$35,557
Adjustments for Features0-2,391-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$31,425$32,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$952

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuImpalaImpala
TrimLTZLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,865$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,391-3,180

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.7 in
Length191.8 in201.3 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140091%
Total Not Requested1409%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo mat40Yes
Remote start150Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested34038%
Total Not Requested55062%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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