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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: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $32,010
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,409
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800 1,400
Personal Connectivity Package   340
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
2LT Equipment Group   2,580
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 664 1,232
Personal Connectivity Package   299
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
2LT Equipment Group   2,451
Options (change) 875 6,170
Options (change) 726 5,610
Destination 650 810
Total Price $28,620 $38,990
Total Invoice $26,981 $36,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,736
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/65-18
Total Price$28,620$38,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,620$35,695
Total Invoice$26,981$36,829
Adjustments for Features0-3,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,981$33,717

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,105$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,112

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length191.8 in205.0 in
Width70.3 in78.4 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.1116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

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