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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: $13,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $20,320
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Remote start   190
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Engine-block heater 91 62
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Remote start   158
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,370 2,310
Options (change) 2,157 1,918
Destination 995 650
Total Price $36,865 $23,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,329
Model Year20212008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$36,865$23,280
Adjustments for Features-7,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,745$23,280

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20212008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$9,545$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20212008
ModelMalibuMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in188.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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