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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,750 $44,610 $28,600
Base Invoice $32,711 $40,065 $27,027
3LT Equipment Group 3,450    
Sunroof 995 995  
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
3LT Equipment Group 2,864    
Sunroof 826 826  
Engine-block heater 42 42 66
Options (change) 4,495 1,045 75
Options (change) 3,732 868 66
Destination 900 900 760
Total Price $41,145 $46,555 $29,435
Total Invoice $37,343 $41,833 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,881
Model Year200720072012
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$41,145$46,555$29,435
Adjustments for Features-2,875-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,270$41,320$29,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$37,343$41,833$27,853
Adjustments for Features-2,609-4,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,734$37,129$27,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072012
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
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$6,465$8,825$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,609-4,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
ModelTahoeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.3 in
Length202.0 in191.8 in
Width79.0 in70.3 in
Height76.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,246 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rollover sensor50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested185043%
Total Not Requested247557%

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