Chevrolet Trax Chevrolet Trax 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,210

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,103

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $878

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,230 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $24,221 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Cargo mat 110      
Engine-block heater 75   75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,175 1,900
Cargo mat 100      
Engine-block heater 68   66 66
Sunroof 819 880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,034 1,672
Options (change) 1,085 2,175 2,250 1,975
Options (change) 987 1,914 1,980 1,738
Destination 895 825 825 825
Total Price $27,210 $28,945 $28,390 $30,590
Total Invoice $26,103 $27,516 $26,981 $28,825

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Trax dealer quotes or Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,374
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,210$28,945$28,390$30,590
Adjustments for Features-6750-160-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,535$28,945$28,230$28,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$600
Total Invoice$26,103$27,516$26,981$28,825
Adjustments for Features-6480-152-1,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,455$27,516$26,829$27,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0$338

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201420142014
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$3,550$2,875$3,035$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0$160$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments-6480-152-1,658

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162014
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in107.8 in
Length167.2 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft316.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.