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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: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuTerrain
Trim2LTLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $28,510
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $27,084
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Forward collision warning 395 395 295
Navigation system 795 795  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
MyLink / Intellilink     100
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,750
Chrome and Technology Package     2,045
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Forward collision warning 348 348 260
Navigation system 700 700  
Engine-block heater 66 66 88
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
MyLink / Intellilink     88
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB     2,612
Chrome and Technology Package     1,800
Options (change) 6,150 4,950 5,290
Options (change) 5,541 4,509 4,848
Destination 810 810 825
Total Price $31,850 $33,125 $34,625
Total Invoice $30,120 $31,178 $32,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,951
Model Year201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuTerrain
Trim2LTLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$31,850$33,125$34,625
Adjustments for Features0-50-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$33,075$33,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,120$31,178$32,757
Adjustments for Features0-47-686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,120$31,131$32,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,011$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuTerrain
Trim2LTLTZSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,365$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-686

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTerrain
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.5 in
Length191.5 in185.3 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%
Chrome and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

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