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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $32,760
Base Invoice $25,806 $31,122
Engine-block heater 75 75
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 1,400
3.6L V6 1,595  
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Engine-block heater 66 66
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 1,232
3.6L V6 1,404  
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Options (change) 2,620 6,145
Options (change) 2,306 5,627
Destination 760 825
Total Price $30,545 $39,730
Total Invoice $28,872 $37,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,382
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/65-18
Total Price$30,545$39,730
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$36,220
Total Invoice$28,872$37,574
Adjustments for Features0-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,872$34,254

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
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 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Total Value of Features$2,740$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,320

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,645 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72537%
Total Not Requested122563%

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