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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: $25,150

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,636

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $25,030
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $24,029
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Rear Power Package 250 250  
Bodyside moldings 150    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 800 800 900
Cargo mat     110
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Rear Power Package 208 208  
Bodyside moldings 125    
Engine-block heater 62 62 66
Sunroof 664 664 792
Cargo mat     97
Options (change) 3,315 1,125 1,085
Options (change) 2,966 934 955
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $25,150 $28,870 $26,990
Total Invoice $23,636 $27,189 $25,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year200820082015
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$25,150$28,870$26,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,150$27,195$25,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$0
Total Invoice$23,636$27,189$25,859
Adjustments for Features0-1,577-1,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,636$25,612$24,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,976$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year200820082015
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,125$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,577-1,749

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length191.8 in167.2 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,049 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.148.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested128065%
Total Not Requested67535%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LTZ

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

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