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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: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTerrain
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $28,510
Base Invoice $25,605 $27,084
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 800 900
235/55R18   250
Chrome and Technology Package   2,795
Engine-block heater 62 88
Sunroof 664 792
235/55R18   220
Chrome and Technology Package   2,460
Options (change) 875 4,045
Options (change) 726 3,560
Destination 650 825
Total Price $28,620 $33,380
Total Invoice $26,981 $31,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,876
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTerrain
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,620$33,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,620$31,670
Total Invoice$26,981$31,469
Adjustments for Features0-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,981$29,857

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTerrain
TrimLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,805$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuTerrain
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length191.8 in185.3 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Chrome and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
235/55R19 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested127556%

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