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2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,930

2012 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

2012 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $28,600
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $27,027
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000    
Paint, special white 995 995 495
Cargo mat 80 80  
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880    
Paint, special white 876 876 436
Cargo mat 70 70  
Options (change) 4,525 3,000 570
Options (change) 3,982 2,640 502
Destination 825 825 760
Total Price $30,945 $32,145 $29,930
Total Invoice $29,250 $30,227 $28,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $660
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$30,945$32,145$29,930
Adjustments for Features-1,715-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,230$30,380$29,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,250$30,227$28,289
Adjustments for Features-1,621-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,629$28,567$28,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0

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Features Comparison: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,165$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,621-1,6600

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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.3 in
Length191.5 in191.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
2015 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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