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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: $33,140

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $30,920
Base Invoice $37,083 $29,683
Navigation system 1,890  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Navigation system 1,663  
Engine-block heater 66 68
Sunroof 1,232  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 3,365 1,345
Options (change) 2,961 1,224
Destination 825 875
Total Price $43,225 $33,140
Total Invoice $40,869 $31,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,499
Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$43,225$33,140
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,545$33,140
Total Invoice$40,869$31,782
Adjustments for Features-1,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,281$31,782

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,875$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5880

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.4 in
Length205.0 in193.8 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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