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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: $28,995

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimLTZLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $43,905 $52,970 $51,970
Base Invoice $25,605 $40,832 $49,262 $49,112
Rear Power Package 250      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Power-adjustable pedals 125      
Sunroof 800 995 995 995
Rear Power Package 208      
Engine-block heater 62 66 66 66
Power-adjustable pedals 104      
Sunroof 664 876 876 876
Options (change) 1,250 1,070 1,070 1,070
Options (change) 1,038 942 942 942
Destination 650 995 995 995
Total Price $28,995 $45,970 $55,035 $54,035
Total Invoice $27,293 $42,769 $51,199 $51,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,629
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimLTZLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T6T6D4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8250, 9300, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18
Total Price$28,995$45,970$55,035$54,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,060-7,250-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,995$42,910$47,785$49,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875$6,525
Total Invoice$27,293$42,769$51,199$51,049
Adjustments for Features0-2,847-6,745-4,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,293$39,922$44,454$46,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,532$6,781

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibuTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimLTZLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate  $350 
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150 
Roof rack $300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 $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$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$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$4,130$7,190$11,380$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,060$7,250$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,847-6,745-4,346

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082012
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.5,449 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 Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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