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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: $26,104

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $17,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $16,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimMaxx SSLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,710 $41,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $22,406 $39,093 $42,228
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Satellite radio 199    
Sunroof 800 1,400 1,400
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Satellite radio 165    
Sunroof 664 1,274 1,274
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 1,744 1,500 1,975
Options (change) 1,448 1,365 1,797
Destination 650 945 945
Total Price $26,104 $43,595 $47,370
Total Invoice $24,504 $41,403 $44,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,822
Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimMaxx SSLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$26,104$43,595$47,370
Adjustments for Features0-8,505-11,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,104$35,090$36,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$24,504$41,403$44,970
Adjustments for Features0-8,077-10,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,504$33,326$34,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimMaxx SSLT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,050$11,555$14,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,505$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,077-10,519

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in120.9 in
Length187.8 in204.3 in
Width69.8 in78.6 in
Height58.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 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
22.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.858.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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