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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: $26,210

Chevrolet Trax LT   
Difference: $1,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102021
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $23,200
Interface Package 250    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof 850 850  
Convenience Package     450
Sun & Sound Package     1,150
Cargo mat     115
Interface Package 220    
Premium Mat Package 163    
Bodyside moldings 132    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
Sunroof 748 748  
Convenience Package     410
Sun & Sound Package     1,047
Cargo mat     105
Options (change) 1,610 1,025 1,815
Options (change) 1,417 902 1,653
Destination 720 720 1,195
Total Price $27,505 $28,700 $26,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,298
Model Year201020102021
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/70-16
Total Price$27,505$28,700$26,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$27,625$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201020102021
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZLT
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 
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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
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 player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,750$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,020-93

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20102021
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length191.8 in167.6 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in64.9 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

Interface Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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