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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: $28,375

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,206

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $26,100
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $25,056
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning 395 395  
Leather Package 1,000    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   900
Cargo mat     110
Driver Confidence II Package     295
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning 348 348  
Leather Package 880    
Engine-block heater 66 66 68
Sunroof 880   819
Cargo mat     100
Driver Confidence II Package     268
Options (change) 3,645 2,370 1,380
Options (change) 3,208 2,086 1,255
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $29,345 $30,545 $28,375
Total Invoice $27,787 $28,755 $27,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $477
Model Year201320132017
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4197hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$29,345$30,545$28,375
Adjustments for Features-110-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,235$30,385$28,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$27,787$28,755$27,206
Adjustments for Features-104-1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,683$28,604$27,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$921$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201320132017
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,100$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-104-1510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in100.6 in
Length191.5 in167.2 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,125 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 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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 Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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