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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,055

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $17,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,262

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $15,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $38,915 $48,550
Base Invoice $21,986 $35,641 $44,423
Satellite radio 325    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 800 995 995
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
2LT Equipment Group   2,525  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio 293    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Engine-block heater 42 62 62
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Sunroof 664 826 826
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
2LT Equipment Group   2,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075 1,075
Options (change) 3,165 4,890 2,365
Options (change) 2,651 4,273 1,963
Destination 625 950 950
Total Price $27,055 $44,755 $51,865
Total Invoice $25,262 $40,864 $47,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,498
Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6310hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$27,055$44,755$51,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-7,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,055$41,355$44,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,060
Total Invoice$25,262$40,864$47,336
Adjustments for Features0-3,104-6,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,262$37,760$40,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,777

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,750$8,150$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,104-6,799

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuTahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in116.0 in
Length187.8 in202.0 in
Width69.8 in79.0 in
Height58.1 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.5,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested67533%
Total Not Requested135067%

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