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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: $25,760

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,187

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimMaxx SSSLTDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $30,920 $34,275
Base Invoice $21,986 $29,374 $32,561
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Sunroof 800 995 995
3.6L V6   1,500 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 293    
Engine-block heater 42 91 91
Sunroof 664 905 905
3.6L V6   1,365 1,729
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Options (change) 1,870 2,990 3,390
Options (change) 1,576 2,720 3,084
Destination 625 925 925
Total Price $25,760 $34,835 $38,590
Total Invoice $24,187 $33,019 $36,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,723
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimMaxx SSSLTDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$25,760$34,835$38,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$32,610$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105
Total Invoice$24,187$33,019$36,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,109-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,187$30,910$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimMaxx SSSLTDenali
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,025$5,250$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,109-4,620

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuTerrain
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length187.8 in185.5 in
Width69.8 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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