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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $28,600
Base Invoice $30,158 $27,027
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400  
3.6L V6   1,600
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 1,232  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 6,170 1,675
Options (change) 5,610 1,578
Destination 775 760
Total Price $38,690 $31,035
Total Invoice $36,543 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,886
Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$38,690$31,035
Adjustments for Features-3,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,205$31,035
Total Invoice$36,543$29,365
Adjustments for Features-3,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,251$29,365

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseMalibu
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,175$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2920

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.3 in
Length205.0 in191.8 in
Width78.4 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft315.1 ft3

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

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 controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37526%
Total Not Requested105074%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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