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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: $26,990

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,859

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimEco2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $25,030
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $24,029
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   900
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Engine-block heater   75 75 75
Cargo mat       110
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Sunroof 880 880   792
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Engine-block heater   66 66 66
Cargo mat       97
Options (change) 2,610 2,250 1,975 1,085
Options (change) 2,418 1,980 1,738 955
Destination 810 810 810 875
Total Price $28,405 $27,950 $30,150 $26,990
Total Invoice $27,088 $26,559 $28,407 $25,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,362
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimEco2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$28,405$27,950$30,150$26,990
Adjustments for Features0-135-1,735-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,405$27,815$28,415$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$590$0$600$0
Total Invoice$27,088$26,559$28,407$25,859
Adjustments for Features0-128-1,635-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,088$26,431$26,772$25,069
Cost Above Minimum$657$0$341$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2013201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTrax
TrimEco2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Engine-block heater $35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,985$4,585$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$1,735$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-128-1,635-790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in100.6 in
Length191.5 in167.2 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,049 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested109049%
Total Not Requested112551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LTZ

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

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