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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: $27,485

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,353

Chevrolet Trax LTZ   
Difference: $1,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,230 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $24,221 $24,443 $26,762
Mud guards 275    
Cargo mat 110 80 80
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
All-weather floor mats   140 140
Rear spoiler   400 400
Mud guards 250    
Cargo mat 100 70 70
Engine-block heater 68 66 66
Sunroof 819 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
All-weather floor mats   123 123
Rear spoiler   352 352
Options (change) 1,360 2,820 2,545
Options (change) 1,237 2,481 2,239
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $27,485 $29,240 $31,690
Total Invoice $26,353 $27,749 $29,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,588
Model Year201620152015
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,485$29,240$31,690
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,285$29,240$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$26,353$27,749$29,826
Adjustments for Features-1920-1,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,161$27,749$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$571

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620152015
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,050$2,850$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1920-1,506

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
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

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

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