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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: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,189

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $31,400 $37,600
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,830 $35,720
Rear Power Package 250    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 800    
2.0L I4   1,845  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Preferred Package   1,250  
Rear Power Package 208    
Engine-block heater 62 91 91
Sunroof 664    
2.0L I4   1,679  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Panoramic sunroof   1,360 1,360
Preferred Package   1,138  
Options (change) 1,125 5,085 1,990
Options (change) 934 4,627 1,810
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $28,870 $37,480 $40,585
Total Invoice $27,189 $35,452 $38,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,172
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$28,870$37,480$40,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,870$33,155$33,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$27,189$35,452$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,091-6,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,189$31,361$32,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$899

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,680$8,005$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,091-6,265

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuTerrain
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in107.3 in
Length191.8 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,563 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft329.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%

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