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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,835

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,229

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $27,295
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $26,203
Premium Mat Package 185    
Rear Power Package 250 250  
Bodyside moldings 150    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof 800 800  
Cargo mat     115
Premium Mat Package 154    
Rear Power Package 208 208  
Bodyside moldings 125    
Engine-block heater 62 62 91
Sunroof 664 664  
Cargo mat     105
Options (change) 1,460 1,125 215
Options (change) 1,213 934 196
Destination 670 670 945
Total Price $26,835 $28,675 $28,455
Total Invoice $25,229 $27,006 $27,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $408
Model Year200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$26,835$28,675$28,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,835$27,275$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$25,229$27,006$27,344
Adjustments for Features0-1,319-2,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,229$25,687$24,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$458$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200
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
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
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,700$4,100$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,319-2,523

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length191.8 in167.6 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,125 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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 Premier

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

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