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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $19,304
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 800 800 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Engine-block heater 62 62 62
Sunroof 664 664 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 4,940 875 2,310
Options (change) 4,314 726 1,918
Destination 650 650 650
Total Price $26,775 $28,620 $23,280
Total Invoice $24,984 $26,981 $21,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $709
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$26,775$28,620$23,280
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,200$24,690$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$24,984$26,981$21,872
Adjustments for Features-2,403-3,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,581$23,276$21,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,405$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,403-3,7050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in188.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested93048%
Total Not Requested102552%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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