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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: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $9,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $8,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $32,105 $23,769 $25,859
Leather seating surfaces 1,750    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Navigation system 495 795 795
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,000  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning   395  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Leather seating surfaces 1,540    
2LT Equipment Group 2,375    
Navigation system 436 700 700
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 1,232 880  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning   348  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 6,620 6,150 4,555
Options (change) 6,001 5,541 4,161
Destination 875 810 810
Total Price $41,290 $31,850 $32,730
Total Invoice $38,981 $30,120 $30,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,634
Model Year201520132013
ModelTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp 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)255/65-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$41,290$31,850$32,730
Adjustments for Features-2,710-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,580$31,500$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,230
Total Invoice$38,981$30,120$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,558-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,423$29,789$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,041

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520132013
ModelTraverseMalibuMalibu
TrimLT2LTLTZ
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 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,025$3,665$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,558-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.8 in
Length203.7 in191.5 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested82550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
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@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
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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