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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: $32,520

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,751

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $9,570

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $36,650
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $34,818
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Leather Package 1,250    
Navigation system 495 495 495
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Cargo mat 80 80 75
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 150
Sunroof 1,000   1,400
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Leather Package 1,100    
Navigation system 436 436 450
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Cargo mat 70 70 68
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
All-weather floor mats 123 123 136
Sunroof 880   1,274
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,230
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 6,100 4,650 5,065
Options (change) 5,483 4,232 4,608
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $32,520 $33,795 $42,610
Total Invoice $30,751 $31,819 $40,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,627
Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19255/65-18
Total Price$32,520$33,795$42,610
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,520$33,745$39,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,751$31,819$40,321
Adjustments for Features0-47-2,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,751$31,772$37,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuTraverse
Trim2LTLTZ2LT
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
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
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 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,290$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-2,943

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152017
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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55053%
Total Not Requested49047%
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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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 and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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