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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: $34,360

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,895

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,575 $30,975
Base Invoice $38,141 $29,736
Navigation system 795  
Cargo mat 75  
Engine-block heater 75 100
All-weather floor mats 150 140
Sunroof 1,400  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Navigation system 700  
Cargo mat 66  
Engine-block heater 66 91
All-weather floor mats 132 127
Sunroof 1,232  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,495 2,510
Options (change) 2,196 2,284
Destination 860 875
Total Price $43,930 $34,360
Total Invoice $41,197 $32,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,126
Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
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$43,930$34,360
Adjustments for Features-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,610$34,360
Total Invoice$41,197$32,895
Adjustments for Features-2,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,021$32,895

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
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 
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,450$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1760

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.4 in
Length203.7 in193.8 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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