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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,415

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $44,450
Base Invoice $29,736 $42,228
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Driver Confidence II Package   475
Sunroof   1,400
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Engine-block heater 91 91
Driver Confidence II Package   432
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 3,565 1,975
Options (change) 3,244 1,797
Destination 875 945
Total Price $35,415 $47,370
Total Invoice $33,855 $44,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,952
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$35,415$47,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$42,985
Total Invoice$33,855$44,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,855$40,807

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,940$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,163

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in120.9 in
Length193.8 in204.3 in
Width73.0 in78.6 in
Height57.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.858.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.898.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested162592%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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