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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,575 $27,165
Base Invoice $38,141 $25,806
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 850
Cargo mat 75  
Temporary spare tire   100
3.6L V6   1,595
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 1,232 748
Cargo mat 66  
Temporary spare tire   88
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,550 2,620
Options (change) 1,364 2,306
Destination 860 760
Total Price $42,985 $30,545
Total Invoice $40,365 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,845
Model Year20132011
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp 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)255/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$42,985$30,545
Adjustments for Features-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,035$30,545
Total Invoice$40,365$28,872
Adjustments for Features-4,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,717$28,872

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$7,525$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6480

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in112.3 in
Length203.7 in191.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft315.1 ft3

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

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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