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2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,865

2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,398

2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $28,600
Base Invoice $21,797 $27,027
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 270  
Engine-block heater 42 66
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 1,175 75
Options (change) 976 66
Destination 625 760
Total Price $24,865 $29,435
Total Invoice $23,398 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,509
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,865$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$28,435
Total Invoice$23,398$27,853
Adjustments for Features0-946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,398$26,907

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Features Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-946

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length188.3 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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