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

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 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 Year20122006
ModelMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $23,065
Base Invoice $27,027 $21,797
Engine-block heater 75 50
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Engine-block heater 66 42
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 75 1,175
Options (change) 66 976
Destination 760 625
Total Price $29,435 $24,865
Total Invoice $27,853 $23,398

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,509
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$29,435$24,865
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,435$24,865
Total Invoice$27,853$23,398
Adjustments for Features-9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,907$23,398

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Features Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
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 
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$3,265$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9460

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in188.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,298 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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