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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: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $9,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $39,975
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $37,776
Navigation system 795 795  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Leather Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   1,400
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Navigation system 700 700  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Leather Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880   1,232
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Options (change) 6,150 4,555 1,475
Options (change) 5,541 4,161 1,298
Destination 810 810 775
Total Price $31,850 $32,730 $42,225
Total Invoice $30,120 $30,830 $39,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,314
Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$31,850$32,730$42,225
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$32,730$39,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$30,120$30,830$39,849
Adjustments for Features-3310-2,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,789$30,830$37,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,340$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments-3310-2,746

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in118.9 in
Length191.5 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in78.4 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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		16.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested39037%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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