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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: $11,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010202020202020
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $39,100 $45,800 $50,900
Temporary spare tire 100      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 850 1,400 1,400  
3.6L V6 1,595      
Driver Confidence II Package     475  
Temporary spare tire 88      
Engine-block heater 66 91 91 91
Sunroof 748 1,274 1,274  
3.6L V6 1,404      
Driver Confidence II Package     432  
Options (change) 2,620 1,500 1,975 100
Options (change) 2,306 1,365 1,797 91
Destination 720 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $30,295 $41,795 $48,970 $52,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,631
Model Year2010202020202020
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$30,295$41,795$48,970$52,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,190-9,215-11,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$36,605$39,755$40,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150$4,075

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2010202020202020
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,515$8,705$12,730$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,190$9,215$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-318-563-284

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102020
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in120.9 in
Length191.8 in204.3 in
Width70.3 in78.6 in
Height57.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.158.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.198.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

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 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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