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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: $31,840

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,048

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $28,420
Base Invoice $32,039 $26,857
Cargo mat 75 80
All-weather floor mats 150 140
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400  
Heated front seats 250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   400
Cargo mat 66 73
All-weather floor mats 132 127
Engine-block heater 66 68
Sunroof 1,232  
Heated front seats 220  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 1,950 2,545
Options (change) 1,716 2,316
Destination 860 875
Total Price $36,535 $31,840
Total Invoice $34,615 $30,048

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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: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,817
Model Year20132016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$36,535$31,840
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$31,575
Total Invoice$34,615$30,048
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,615$29,798

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-250

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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 Year20132016
ModelTraverseMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.8 in
Length203.7 in191.5 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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