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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: $16,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,768

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $30,975
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $29,736
Luxury Package 1,575    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 4,035    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof   995  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Luxury Package 1,386    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,551    
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
Sunroof   876  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 5,685 1,070 2,370
Options (change) 5,003 942 2,157
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $50,585 $55,035 $34,220
Total Invoice $46,830 $51,199 $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: $12,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,558
Model Year201220122018
ModelTahoeTahoeMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine320hp 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$50,585$55,035$34,220
Adjustments for Features-3,785-4,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,800$50,625$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$0
Total Invoice$46,830$51,199$32,768
Adjustments for Features-3,504-4,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,326$47,096$32,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,770$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122018
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$100
Power liftgate$350$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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$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 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$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$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$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$10,055$10,680$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$4,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,504-4,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
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 Weight5,449 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested85052%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested109036%

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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