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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: $34,870

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,355

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,145 $30,920
Base Invoice $39,616 $29,683
Engine-block heater 75 75
Cargo mat 75  
All-weather floor mats 150 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Engine-block heater 68 68
Cargo mat 68  
All-weather floor mats 136 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 2,095 3,075
Options (change) 1,905 2,797
Destination 895 875
Total Price $45,135 $34,870
Total Invoice $42,416 $33,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,914
Model Year20162016
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$45,135$34,870
Adjustments for Features-1,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,915$34,870
Total Invoice$42,416$33,355
Adjustments for Features-1,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,269$33,355

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
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
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,875$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
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.13.0 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

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