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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: $26,260

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $21,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,602

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $19,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimMaxx LTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $43,905 $52,970
Base Invoice $22,175 $40,832 $49,262
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
Sunroof 800 995  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295  
RWD   0 0
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,985
Satellite radio 270    
Engine-block heater 42 66 66
Sunroof 664 876  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,140  
RWD   0 0
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.     1,747
Options (change) 2,170 2,365 2,060
Options (change) 1,802 2,082 1,813
Destination 625 995 995
Total Price $26,260 $47,265 $56,025
Total Invoice $24,602 $43,909 $52,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,884
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimMaxx LTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$26,260$47,265$56,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,685-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$43,580$48,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,570
Total Invoice$24,602$43,909$52,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,423-7,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,602$40,486$44,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,265

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimMaxx LTZLTLTZ
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
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  
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
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
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$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,240$7,925$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,685$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,423-7,319

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062012
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 Weight3,458 lb.5,448 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 LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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