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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: $35,465

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202015
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu
TrimPremierHigh CountryLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $50,900 $28,320
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,400    
Driver Confidence II Package 475    
2.0L I4     2,160
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
Navigation system     495
Premium Package     1,000
Rear spoiler     400
Engine-block heater 91 91 66
Sunroof 1,274    
Driver Confidence II Package 432    
2.0L I4     2,041
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
Navigation system     436
Premium Package     880
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 1,975 100 6,320
Options (change) 1,797 91 5,702
Destination 1,195 1,195 825
Total Price $48,970 $52,195 $35,465

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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: $8,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,194
Model Year202020202015
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu
TrimPremierHigh CountryLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$48,970$52,195$35,465
Adjustments for Features-5,440-7,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,530$44,455$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202020202015
ModelTraverseTraverseMalibu
TrimPremierHigh CountryLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic information$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$9,905$12,205$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,440$7,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-332-1910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202015
ModelTraverseMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in107.8 in
Length204.3 in191.5 in
Width78.6 in73.0 in
Height70.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

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@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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