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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: $35,065

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,643

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192009
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,820 $39,975
Base Invoice $30,611 $37,776
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Sunroof   1,400
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Engine-block heater 91 66
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 2,370 1,475
Options (change) 2,157 1,298
Destination 875 775
Total Price $35,065 $42,225
Total Invoice $33,643 $39,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,621
Model Year20192009
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$35,065$42,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,065$40,545
Total Invoice$33,643$39,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,643$38,264

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20192009
ModelMalibuTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,220$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20192009
ModelMalibuTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in118.9 in
Length194.2 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in78.4 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		15.7 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.768.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.7116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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