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

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,115

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $14,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,298

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $11,981

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $28,420
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $26,857
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 495
Bose 250W 9 speakers 500    
2LT Equipment Group 2,525    
Sunroof 995 995  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Rear spoiler     400
Navigation system 2,075 2,075 450
Bose 250W 9 speakers 415    
2LT Equipment Group 2,310    
Sunroof 826 826  
Engine-block heater 62 62 68
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 6,595 3,570 2,820
Options (change) 5,688 2,963 2,566
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $46,460 $53,070 $32,115
Total Invoice $42,279 $48,336 $30,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,367
Model Year200920092016
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8320hp V8202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$46,460$53,070$32,115
Adjustments for Features-675-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,785$48,495$32,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$42,279$48,336$30,298
Adjustments for Features-614-4,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,665$44,169$30,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,504$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200920092016
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Removable third row seats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,540$9,440$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$4,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-614-4,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelTahoeMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.8 in
Length202.0 in191.5 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height76.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,266 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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