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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: $34,885

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $45,800 $50,900
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Navigation system 795    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof   1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Navigation system 700    
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
Sunroof   1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Options (change) 6,270 1,975 100
Options (change) 5,658 1,797 91
Destination 825 1,195 1,195
Total Price $34,885 $48,970 $52,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,656
Model Year201420202020
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$34,885$48,970$52,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$43,255$44,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420202020
ModelMalibuTraverseTraverse
TrimLTZPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,465$10,180$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-197

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142020
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in120.9 in
Length191.5 in204.3 in
Width73.0 in78.6 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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