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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,735

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,598

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,286

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $27,295
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $26,203
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 1,195 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Cargo mat 60   60 115
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Cargo organizer 140 140 140 140
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Door sill trim plates 85   85  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Navigation system     495  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 1,087 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 91
Cargo mat 55   55 105
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127
Cargo organizer 127 127 127 127
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Door sill trim plates 77   77  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Navigation system     450  
Options (change) 5,375 3,910 5,720 495
Options (change) 4,889 3,557 5,203 450
Destination 875 875 875 945
Total Price $31,375 $35,760 $34,470 $28,735
Total Invoice $29,884 $34,168 $32,838 $27,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,375$35,760$34,470$28,735
Adjustments for Features-1,855-3,480-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,520$32,280$31,815$28,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,760$2,295$0
Total Invoice$29,884$34,168$32,838$27,598
Adjustments for Features-1,767-3,325-2,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,117$30,843$30,309$27,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,726$2,192$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel $100  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600 
Voice control for audio system$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$5,730$7,355$6,530$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$3,480$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,767-3,325-2,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in100.6 in
Length193.8 in167.6 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.848.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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