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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: $31,720

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $37,083 $24,176 $26,262
Navigation system 1,890 795 795
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,000  
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Navigation system 1,663 700 700
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 1,232 880  
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,365 5,580 4,380
Options (change) 2,961 5,026 3,995
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $43,225 $31,720 $32,995
Total Invoice $40,869 $30,027 $31,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,162
Model Year201220142014
ModelTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$43,225$31,720$32,995
Adjustments for Features-2,8350-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,390$31,720$32,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$40,869$30,027$31,082
Adjustments for Features-2,6800-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,189$30,027$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,008

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220142014
ModelTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
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 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
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  
Total Value of Features$6,250$3,415$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6800-47

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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%
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%
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 reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%

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 reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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