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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $30,920 $34,275
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,374 $32,561
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
3.6L V6 1,600 1,500 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Cargo mat   75 75
Sunroof   995 995
Engine-block heater 66 91 91
3.6L V6 1,512 1,365 1,729
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Cargo mat   68 68
Sunroof   905 905
Options (change) 1,675 3,065 3,465
Options (change) 1,578 2,788 3,152
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $31,035 $34,910 $38,665
Total Invoice $29,365 $33,087 $36,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year201220172017
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$31,035$34,910$38,665
Adjustments for Features0-915-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$33,995$34,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$29,365$33,087$36,638
Adjustments for Features0-867-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$32,220$33,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$803

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year201220172017
ModelMalibuTerrainTerrain
TrimLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,240$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-867-3,615

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuTerrain
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length191.8 in185.5 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,988 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

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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