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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: $24,645

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,882

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $4,462

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,165 $23,465 $27,295
Base Invoice $19,056 $22,175 $26,203
Side curtain airbags 690    
Luxury and Convenience Package 995    
Rear spoiler 300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Engine-block heater 50 50 100
Satellite radio 325 325  
Sunroof 800 800  
Cargo mat     115
Side curtain airbags 573    
Luxury and Convenience Package 826    
Rear spoiler 249    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Engine-block heater 42 42 91
Satellite radio 270 270  
Sunroof 664 664  
Cargo mat     105
Options (change) 3,855 1,175 215
Options (change) 3,201 976 196
Destination 625 625 945
Total Price $24,645 $25,265 $28,455
Total Invoice $22,882 $23,776 $27,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,549
Model Year200620062018
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine144hp I4201hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$24,645$25,265$28,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$23,540$24,665
Cost Above Minimum$1,105$0$0
Total Invoice$22,882$23,776$27,344
Adjustments for Features0-1,623-3,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,882$22,153$23,702
Cost Above Minimum$729$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year200620062018
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,775$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,623-3,642

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length187.8 in167.6 in
Width69.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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