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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: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $18,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $17,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,255 $23,265
Base Invoice $38,780 $21,986
Sunroof 1,400 800
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Entertainment system, console-mounted   995
Sunroof 1,232 664
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272  
Engine-block heater 66 42
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Entertainment system, console-mounted   826
Options (change) 2,920 2,865
Options (change) 2,570 2,402
Destination 875 625
Total Price $45,050 $26,755
Total Invoice $42,225 $25,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,417
Model Year20142006
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$45,050$26,755
Adjustments for Features-7,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,800$26,755
Total Invoice$42,225$25,013
Adjustments for Features-6,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,430$25,013

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142006
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,900$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142006
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in112.3 in
Length203.7 in187.8 in
Width78.5 in69.8 in
Height69.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

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