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2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,865

2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,398

2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $21,797 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Engine-block heater 50 100 100 100
Satellite radio 325      
Sunroof 800      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Cargo net   65 65 65
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Navigation system       495
Engine-block heater 42 91 91 91
Satellite radio 270      
Sunroof 664      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Cargo net   59 59 59
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 1,175 3,755 2,435 5,295
Options (change) 976 3,416 2,216 4,817
Destination 625 875 875 875
Total Price $24,865 $29,755 $34,285 $34,045
Total Invoice $23,398 $28,411 $32,827 $32,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,382
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$24,865$29,755$34,285$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-4,570-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$27,000$29,715$28,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715$1,565
Total Invoice$23,398$28,411$32,827$32,452
Adjustments for Features0-2,631-4,376-5,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,398$25,780$28,451$27,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,671$1,448

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Features Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$3,475$6,230$8,045$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$4,570$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631-4,376-5,224

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length188.3 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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