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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: $31,720

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $39,035
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $37,083
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Navigation system 795 795 1,890
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   1,400
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Navigation system 700 700 1,663
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880   1,232
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Options (change) 5,580 4,380 3,365
Options (change) 5,026 3,995 2,961
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $31,720 $32,995 $43,225
Total Invoice $30,027 $31,082 $40,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,162
Model Year201420142012
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$31,720$32,995$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$32,945$40,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,027$31,082$40,869
Adjustments for Features0-47-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,027$31,035$38,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420142012
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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$3,415$3,465$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-2,680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142012
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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%
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%

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 LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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