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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: $35,075

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $1,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerMalibu
TrimLTSSPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,745 $32,155 $33,370
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695 695  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 4,065    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Navigation system 1,750 1,750  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577 577  
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT 3,801    
Engine-block heater 62 62 91
Navigation system 1,452 1,452  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 6,585 5,955 2,370
Options (change) 5,892 5,303 2,157
Destination 745 745 925
Total Price $35,075 $38,855 $36,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,419
Model Year200820082020
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerMalibu
TrimLTSSPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I6390hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6275, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$35,075$38,855$36,665
Adjustments for Features-2700-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,805$38,855$34,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082020
ModelTrailBlazerTrailBlazerMalibu
TrimLTSSPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Air compressor $35 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,010$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-173

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082020
ModelTrailBlazerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in111.4 in
Length191.8 in194.2 in
Width74.7 in73.0 in
Height72.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft315.7 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
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested203076%
Total Not Requested65024%

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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