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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $20,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,714

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,726

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Model Year20062008
ModelTahoeMalibu Classic
TrimLTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,490 $20,320
Base Invoice $36,406 $19,304
Front side airbags 350  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 995 800
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Front side airbags 291  
Engine-block heater 42 62
Sunroof 826 664
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 1,395 2,120
Options (change) 1,159 1,760
Destination 875 650
Total Price $43,760 $23,090
Total Invoice $38,440 $21,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,113
Model Year20062008
ModelTahoeMalibu Classic
TrimLTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/60-16
Total Price$43,760$23,090
Adjustments for Features-6,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,370$23,090
Total Invoice$38,440$21,714
Adjustments for Features-5,6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,827$21,714

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelTahoeMalibu Classic
TrimLTLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,215$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelTahoeMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in188.3 in
Width78.8 in69.9 in
Height74.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,513 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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