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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,260

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,602

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,745 $23,465
Base Invoice $30,158 $22,175
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Sunroof 1,400 800
Engine-block heater 75 50
Satellite radio   325
Entertainment system, console-mounted   995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Sunroof 1,232 664
Engine-block heater 66 42
Satellite radio   270
Entertainment system, console-mounted   826
Options (change) 7,615 2,170
Options (change) 6,882 1,802
Destination 775 625
Total Price $40,135 $26,260
Total Invoice $37,815 $24,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,176
Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$40,135$26,260
Adjustments for Features-4,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,850$26,260
Total Invoice$37,815$24,602
Adjustments for Features-4,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,778$24,602

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,625$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in112.3 in
Length205.0 in187.8 in
Width78.4 in69.8 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested37526%
Total Not Requested105074%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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