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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: $9,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $8,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $32,105
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Leather Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
Navigation system 795 795 495
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   1,400
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Leather seating surfaces     1,750
2LT Equipment Group     2,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Leather Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
Navigation system 700 700 436
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880   1,232
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Leather seating surfaces     1,540
2LT Equipment Group     2,375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     352
Options (change) 6,150 4,555 6,620
Options (change) 5,541 4,161 6,001
Destination 810 810 875
Total Price $31,850 $32,730 $41,290
Total Invoice $30,120 $30,830 $38,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,634
Model Year201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4281hp 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)235/50-18245/40-19255/65-18
Total Price$31,850$32,730$41,290
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$32,730$38,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$30,120$30,830$38,981
Adjustments for Features-3310-2,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,789$30,830$36,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
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
Trailer sway control  $25
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,315$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-3310-2,558

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in118.9 in
Length191.5 in203.7 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 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
16.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3116.3 ft3

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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 outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested82550%

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