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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,140

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerMalibuMalibu
TrimLTSSPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $25,942 $30,065 $29,683 $26,659
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Navigation system 1,750 1,750   495
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435    
Panoramic sunroof     1,270 1,150
Convenience and Technology Package       895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Leather Package       1,395
Cargo mat       80
Door sill trim plates       85
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577    
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801      
Engine-block heater 62 62 68 68
Navigation system 1,452 1,452   450
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212    
Panoramic sunroof     1,156 1,046
Convenience and Technology Package       814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Leather Package       1,269
Cargo mat       73
Door sill trim plates       77
Options (change) 6,585 5,955 1,345 5,370
Options (change) 5,892 5,303 1,224 4,884
Destination 745 745 875 875
Total Price $35,075 $38,855 $33,140 $34,015
Total Invoice $32,579 $36,113 $31,782 $32,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,779
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerMalibuMalibu
TrimLTSSPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I6390hp V8250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,075$38,855$33,140$34,015
Adjustments for Features-2700-1,960-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,805$38,855$31,180$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$175$0
Total Invoice$32,579$36,113$31,782$32,418
Adjustments for Features-2510-1,880-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,328$36,113$29,902$29,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$353$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerMalibuMalibu
TrimLTSSPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Air compressor $35  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,555$5,285$7,245$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$1,960$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-1,880-2,869

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelTrailBlazerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in111.4 in
Length191.8 in193.8 in
Width74.7 in73.0 in
Height72.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested284567%
Total Not Requested137533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested203076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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