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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $23

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $26,715
Base Invoice $27,027 $24,979
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   1,015
LT Package 1 PDF   625
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   450
Side curtain airbags   495
Engine-block heater 66 42
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   842
LT Package 1 PDF   519
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   373
Side curtain airbags   411
Options (change) 75 2,635
Options (change) 66 2,187
Destination 760 710
Total Price $29,435 $30,060
Total Invoice $27,853 $27,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $362
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4291hp I6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17
Total Price$29,435$30,060
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$29,645
Total Invoice$27,853$27,876
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$27,491

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuTrailBlazer
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-385

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,416 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, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested51561%
Total Not Requested32539%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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