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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,560

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,851

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
TrimMaxx LTZLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $26,715
Base Invoice $22,175 $24,979
Engine-block heater 50 50
Satellite radio 325  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800 800
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,360
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   450
LT Package 1 PDF   625
LT Package 2 YC6   895
Side curtain airbags   495
Cargo net   30
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Engine-block heater 42 42
Satellite radio 270  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664 664
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,128
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   373
LT Package 1 PDF   519
LT Package 2 YC6   743
Side curtain airbags   411
Cargo net   25
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Options (change) 2,470 4,855
Options (change) 2,051 4,030
Destination 625 710
Total Price $26,560 $32,280
Total Invoice $24,851 $29,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,943
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
TrimMaxx LTZLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17
Total Price$26,560$32,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$31,275
Total Invoice$24,851$29,719
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,851$28,794

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
TrimMaxx LTZLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-925

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.0 in
Length187.8 in191.8 in
Width69.8 in74.7 in
Height58.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested65077%
Total Not Requested19023%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested20042%
Total Not Requested27558%

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