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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTZ71LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $26,880
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $25,402
Front side airbags 350 350  
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
Sunroof 995 1,185 800
Satellite radio   325  
3.6L V6     1,595
Front side airbags 291 291  
Engine-block heater 42 42 62
Sunroof 826 984 664
Satellite radio   270  
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 1,395 1,910 2,470
Options (change) 1,159 1,587 2,050
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $43,760 $43,220 $30,020
Total Invoice $38,440 $37,993 $28,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,937
Model Year200620062009
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTZ71LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG13/17 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17225/50-18
Total Price$43,760$43,220$30,020
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,375$41,020$30,020
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$38,440$37,993$28,122
Adjustments for Features-2,095-1,9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,345$36,059$28,122
Cost Above Minimum$286$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062009
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTZ71LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,440$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,095-1,9340

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelTahoeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.3 in
Length198.8 in191.8 in
Width78.8 in70.3 in
Height74.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,513 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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