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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: $26,909

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $18,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,196

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $17,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172007
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu
Trim2LTPremierMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $23,915
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $22,600
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 800
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395 1,395  
Graphite Special Edition 2,345    
Navigation system 495    
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Satellite radio     199
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,295
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,139    
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 664
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269 1,269  
Graphite Special Edition 2,134    
Navigation system 450    
Engine-block heater 91 91 42
Satellite radio     165
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,075
Options (change) 8,085 2,895 2,344
Options (change) 7,357 2,634 1,946
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $45,630 $45,835 $26,909
Total Invoice $43,070 $43,472 $25,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,422
Model Year201720172007
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu
Trim2LTPremierMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/50-17
Total Price$45,630$45,835$26,909
Adjustments for Features-6,835-6,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,795$38,900$26,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$43,070$43,472$25,196
Adjustments for Features-6,452-6,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,618$36,895$25,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172007
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu
Trim2LTPremierMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$10,175$10,275$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,835$6,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,452-6,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172007
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.3,458 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 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
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%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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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