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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $20,320
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $19,304
255/55HR20 995    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
255/55HR20 876    
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 2,470 1,475 2,485
Options (change) 2,174 1,298 2,063
Destination 775 775 650
Total Price $34,990 $40,235 $23,455
Total Invoice $33,107 $38,159 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,021
Model Year201020102008
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$34,990$40,235$23,455
Adjustments for Features-4,300-7,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$32,435$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0
Total Invoice$33,107$38,159$22,017
Adjustments for Features-4,069-7,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,038$30,761$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,723$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201020102008
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,275$9,775$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$7,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,069-7,3980

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelTraverseMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in188.3 in
Width78.4 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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