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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: $28,950

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,600
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Advanced Safety Package 890 890  
Leather Package 1,250    
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Cargo mat 80 80 115
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Sunroof 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Advanced Safety Package 783 783  
Leather Package 1,100    
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
Cargo mat 70 70 105
All-weather floor mats 123 123 127
Sunroof 880    
Options (change) 4,960 3,435 355
Options (change) 4,364 3,022 323
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $31,380 $32,580 $28,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,464
Model Year201520152020
ModelMalibuMalibuTrax
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4196hp 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)235/50-18215/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$31,380$32,580$28,950
Adjustments for Features-900-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,480$31,630$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year201520152020
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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$4,200$4,250$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-850-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in100.6 in
Length191.5 in167.6 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in64.9 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
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

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

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