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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,115

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,298

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $28,420
Base Invoice $31,122 $26,857
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
Navigation system 1,890 495
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   400
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
Navigation system 1,663 450
Engine-block heater 66 68
Sunroof 1,232  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 8,035 2,820
Options (change) 7,290 2,566
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,620 $32,115
Total Invoice $39,237 $30,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,350
Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$41,620$32,115
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,935$32,115
Total Invoice$39,237$30,298
Adjustments for Features-1,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,648$30,298

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,375$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5890

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.8 in
Length205.0 in191.5 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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