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Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,625

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,480

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,230 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $24,221 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Cargo mat 110 60   60
Mud guards 275      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Cargo organizer 140 140 140 140
Sunroof 900      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Cargo net   60 60 60
Door sill trim plates   85   85
All-weather floor mats   140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system       495
Leather Package       1,395
Cargo mat 100 55   55
Mud guards 250      
Engine-block heater 68 68 68 68
Cargo organizer 127 127 127 127
Sunroof 819      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Cargo net   55 55 55
Door sill trim plates   77   77
All-weather floor mats   127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Navigation system       450
Leather Package       1,269
Options (change) 1,500 2,605 1,685 5,690
Options (change) 1,364 2,369 1,533 5,175
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $27,625 $28,500 $33,480 $34,335
Total Invoice $26,480 $27,263 $32,091 $32,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $994
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,625$28,500$33,480$34,335
Adjustments for Features-2200-2,975-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,405$28,500$30,505$30,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,005$1,810
Total Invoice$26,480$27,263$32,091$32,709
Adjustments for Features-2110-2,852-3,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,269$27,263$29,239$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,976$1,612

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,105$7,080$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$2,975$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2110-2,852-3,834

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in111.4 in
Length167.2 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55087%
Total Not Requested8013%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55087%
Total Not Requested8013%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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