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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: $30,295

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,633

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZ2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $25,607 $34,818 $39,943
Temporary spare tire 100    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 850 1,400 1,400
3.6L V6 1,595    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450  
Graphite Special Edition   2,345  
Navigation system   495  
Cargo mat   75 75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Temporary spare tire 88    
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Sunroof 748 1,274 1,274
3.6L V6 1,404    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230  
Graphite Special Edition   2,134  
Navigation system   450  
Cargo mat   68 68
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Options (change) 2,620 7,260 1,970
Options (change) 2,306 6,606 1,792
Destination 720 895 895
Total Price $30,295 $44,805 $44,910
Total Invoice $28,633 $42,319 $42,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,066
Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZ2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$30,295$44,805$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-5,950-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$38,855$38,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5
Total Invoice$28,633$42,319$42,630
Adjustments for Features0-5,620-5,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,633$36,699$36,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZ2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,700$8,650$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,950$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,620-5,743

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length191.8 in203.7 in
Width70.3 in78.5 in
Height57.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 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
15.170.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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