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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: $28,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,085

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $38,915 $48,550
Base Invoice $25,605 $35,641 $44,423
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Sunroof 800 995 995
Convenience Package   450  
2LT Equipment Group   2,525  
Engine-block heater 62 62 62
Power-adjustable pedals 104    
Sunroof 664 826 826
Convenience Package   374  
2LT Equipment Group   2,310  
Options (change) 1,000 4,045 1,070
Options (change) 830 3,572 888
Destination 650 950 950
Total Price $28,745 $43,910 $50,570
Total Invoice $27,085 $40,163 $46,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,851
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6310hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$28,745$43,910$50,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$41,475$44,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,960
Total Invoice$27,085$40,163$46,261
Adjustments for Features0-2,227-5,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,085$37,936$40,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,713

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoe
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Removable third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,830$6,265$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,227-5,612

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in116.0 in
Length191.8 in202.0 in
Width70.3 in79.0 in
Height57.1 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.5,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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