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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: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,027 $19,304
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Remote start   190
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Engine-block heater 66 62
3.6L V6 1,512  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Remote start   158
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,675 2,310
Options (change) 1,578 1,918
Destination 760 650
Total Price $31,035 $23,280
Total Invoice $29,365 $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: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,954
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,035$23,280
Adjustments for Features-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,295$23,280
Total Invoice$29,365$21,872
Adjustments for Features-3,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,826$21,872

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,940$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,645 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 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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