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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: $28,700

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,229

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelMalibuTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLTZLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $27,745 $32,155
Base Invoice $25,607 $25,942 $30,065
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 850    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   695 695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT   4,065  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS     3,435
Engine-block heater 66 62 62
Sunroof 748    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   577 577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT   3,801  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS     3,212
Options (change) 1,025 4,835 4,205
Options (change) 902 4,440 3,851
Destination 720 745 745
Total Price $28,700 $33,325 $37,105
Total Invoice $27,229 $31,127 $34,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,090
Model Year201020082008
ModelMalibuTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLTZLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4285hp I6390hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8275, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,700$33,325$37,105
Adjustments for Features0-865-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$32,460$36,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050
Total Invoice$27,229$31,127$34,661
Adjustments for Features0-808-556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,229$30,319$34,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,786

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year201020082008
ModelMalibuTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLTZLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Air compressor  $35
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200 $200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,080$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-808-556

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20102008
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.0 in
Length191.8 in191.8 in
Width70.3 in74.7 in
Height57.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.180.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested237056%
Total Not Requested185044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested165562%
Total Not Requested102538%

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