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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: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseMalibu
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $45,800 $50,900 $27,095
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400   800
Driver Confidence II Package   475    
Rear Power Package       250
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 62
Sunroof 1,274 1,274   664
Driver Confidence II Package   432    
Rear Power Package       208
Options (change) 1,500 1,975 100 1,125
Options (change) 1,365 1,797 91 934
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 650
Total Price $41,795 $48,970 $52,195 $28,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,184
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseMalibu
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$41,795$48,970$52,195$28,870
Adjustments for Features-5,100-9,125-11,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$39,845$40,770$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$4,075$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2020202020202008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseMalibu
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Rear camera mirror $200$200 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,905$12,930$15,230$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$9,125$11,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-558-2810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202008
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in112.3 in
Length204.3 in191.8 in
Width78.6 in70.3 in
Height70.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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