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Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,555

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,982

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimPremierSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $31,400 $37,600
Base Invoice $29,736 $29,830 $35,720
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 200 200
Driver Alert Package I   1,180  
Preferred Package   1,250  
Infotainment Package II   1,180  
2.0L I4   1,845  
Driver Alert Package II   495 495
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Comfort Package     525
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 182 182
Driver Alert Package I   1,074  
Preferred Package   1,138  
Infotainment Package II   1,074  
2.0L I4   1,679  
Driver Alert Package II   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Panoramic sunroof   1,360 1,360
Comfort Package     478
Options (change) 3,705 8,140 3,210
Options (change) 3,371 7,407 2,920
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $35,555 $40,535 $41,805
Total Invoice $33,982 $38,232 $39,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimPremierSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4252hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$35,555$40,535$41,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$38,560$38,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$33,982$38,232$39,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,863-3,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,982$36,369$36,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimPremierSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Wireless charging station$75 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,400$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,863-3,366

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTerrain
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in107.3 in
Length193.8 in182.3 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,563 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft329.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.863.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested162592%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Alert Package I
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Infotainment Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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