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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: $34,220

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,768

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $30,975
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $29,736
Navigation system 2,500 2,500  
Bose 250W 9 speakers 500    
2LT Equipment Group 2,525    
Sunroof 995 995  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Navigation system 2,075 2,075  
Bose 250W 9 speakers 415    
2LT Equipment Group 2,310    
Sunroof 826 826  
Engine-block heater 62 62 91
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 6,595 3,570 2,370
Options (change) 5,688 2,963 2,157
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $46,460 $53,070 $34,220
Total Invoice $42,279 $48,336 $32,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,612
Model Year200920092018
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8320hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$46,460$53,070$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,460$49,170$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$42,279$48,336$32,768
Adjustments for Features0-3,552-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,279$44,784$32,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092018
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats $0 
Upgraded floor mats  $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$7,040$10,940$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,552-101

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelTahoeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.4 in
Length202.0 in193.8 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height76.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,266 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.8 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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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