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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: $18,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseMalibu Classic
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $45,800 $50,900 $20,320
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400   800
Driver Confidence II Package   475    
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Remote start       190
Satellite radio       200
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 62
Sunroof 1,274 1,274   664
Driver Confidence II Package   432    
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Remote start       158
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 1,500 1,975 100 2,485
Options (change) 1,365 1,797 91 2,063
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 650
Total Price $41,795 $48,970 $52,195 $23,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,110
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseMalibu Classic
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$41,795$48,970$52,195$23,455
Adjustments for Features-9,055-13,080-15,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,740$35,890$36,815$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$4,075$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2020202020202008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseMalibu Classic
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Rear camera mirror $200$200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$11,205$15,230$17,530$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$13,080$15,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-555-799-3790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20202008
ModelTraverseMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in106.3 in
Length204.3 in188.3 in
Width78.6 in69.9 in
Height70.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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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