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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $41,935
Base Invoice $27,027 $39,419
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6 1,600  
Cargo mat   75
Sunroof   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Engine-block heater 66 66
3.6L V6 1,512  
Cargo mat   66
Sunroof   1,232
Illuminated door sill trim plates   352
Options (change) 1,675 1,950
Options (change) 1,578 1,716
Destination 760 875
Total Price $31,035 $44,760
Total Invoice $29,365 $42,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,756
Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6288hp 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)225/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,035$44,760
Adjustments for Features0-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$38,485
Total Invoice$29,365$42,010
Adjustments for Features0-5,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$36,121

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,889

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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