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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: $35,415

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $30,975
Base Invoice $42,228 $29,736
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Engine-block heater 91 91
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 1,975 3,565
Options (change) 1,797 3,244
Destination 945 875
Total Price $47,370 $35,415
Total Invoice $44,970 $33,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,952
Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$47,370$35,415
Adjustments for Features-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,985$35,415
Total Invoice$44,970$33,855
Adjustments for Features-4,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,807$33,855

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseMalibu
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,325$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1630

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in111.4 in
Length204.3 in193.8 in
Width78.6 in73.0 in
Height70.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		58.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		98.2 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested162592%
Total Not Requested1508%
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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