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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: $32,300

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $9,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,558

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $8,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $24,443 $26,762
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 495 495
255/55HR20 995      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,300
Leather Package     1,250  
Rear spoiler     400 400
2.0L I4     1,535 2,160
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 436 436
255/55HR20 876      
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,144
Leather Package     1,100  
Rear spoiler     352 352
2.0L I4     1,466 2,041
Options (change) 9,055 3,365 5,880 4,430
Options (change) 8,149 2,961 5,290 4,039
Destination 775 775 825 825
Total Price $41,575 $42,125 $32,300 $33,575
Total Invoice $39,082 $39,822 $30,558 $31,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,820
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$41,575$42,125$32,300$33,575
Adjustments for Features-1,810-2,5850-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$39,540$32,300$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$225$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$39,082$39,822$30,558$31,626
Adjustments for Features-1,701-2,4440-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,381$37,378$30,558$31,579
Cost Above Minimum$3$0$0$1,021

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,300$6,075$3,490$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$2,585$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,701-2,4440-47

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
ModelTraverseMalibu
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.3,635 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55053%
Total Not Requested49047%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

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