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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: $28,790

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,583

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $1,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,100 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $25,056 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Cargo mat 110 60   60
Mud guards 275      
Driver Confidence II Package 295      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Cargo organizer 140 140 140 140
Sunroof 900      
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Sport Package   795    
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195 1,195
Cargo net   60 60 60
Door sill trim plates   85   85
All-weather floor mats   140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Navigation system       495
Leather Package       1,395
Cargo mat 100 55   55
Mud guards 250      
Driver Confidence II Package 268      
Engine-block heater 68 91 91 91
Cargo organizer 127 127 127 127
Sunroof 819      
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Sport Package   723    
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087 1,087
Cargo net   55 55 55
Door sill trim plates   77   77
All-weather floor mats   127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof   1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Navigation system       450
Leather Package       1,269
Options (change) 1,795 4,720 3,905 5,815
Options (change) 1,632 4,293 3,553 5,289
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $28,790 $30,720 $35,755 $34,565
Total Invoice $27,583 $29,288 $34,164 $32,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,128
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$28,790$30,720$35,755$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-605-3,480-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$30,115$32,275$31,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,160$1,795
Total Invoice$27,583$29,288$34,164$32,924
Adjustments for Features0-577-3,325-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,583$28,711$30,839$30,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,128$1,684

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$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$200  
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600$600
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$200$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$4,075$4,680$7,555$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$3,480$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-577-3,325-2,529

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in111.4 in
Length167.2 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height64.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,125 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 Trax Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
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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