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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: $33,410

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,534

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMalibuMalibuTerrainTerrain
Trim2LTLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $30,820 $34,175
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $29,279 $32,466
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300    
Advanced Safety Package 890 890    
Leather Package 1,250      
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Cargo mat 80 80 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 125 125
Sunroof 1,000     995
Navigation system 495 495   495
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160    
Open Road Package     2,085  
Memory Package     650  
3.6L V6     1,500 1,900
Driver Alert Package II     395  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395 395
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144    
Advanced Safety Package 783 783    
Leather Package 1,100      
Rear spoiler 352 352    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Cargo mat 70 70 68 68
All-weather floor mats 123 123 114 114
Sunroof 880     905
Navigation system 436 436   450
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041    
Open Road Package     1,897  
Memory Package     592  
3.6L V6     1,365 1,729
Driver Alert Package II     359  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359 359
Options (change) 6,990 5,540 5,300 4,060
Options (change) 6,266 5,015 4,820 3,691
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $33,410 $34,685 $37,045 $39,160
Total Invoice $31,534 $32,602 $35,024 $37,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,065
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMalibuMalibuTerrainTerrain
Trim2LTLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$33,410$34,685$37,045$39,160
Adjustments for Features0-50-450-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,410$34,635$36,595$37,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$1,265
Total Invoice$31,534$32,602$35,024$37,082
Adjustments for Features0-47-425-1,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,534$32,555$34,599$35,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0$1,252

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMalibuMalibuTerrainTerrain
Trim2LTLTZSLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,065$3,465$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$450$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-425-1,231

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. GMC Terrain

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuTerrain
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.5 in
Length191.5 in185.5 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,988 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

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Open Road Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Memory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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