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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: $25,150

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,636

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,100 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $25,056 $20,020 $25,605
Cargo mat 110    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 800 800
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
Premium Mat Package   185  
Rear Power Package   250 250
Bodyside moldings   150  
Cargo mat 100    
Engine-block heater 68 62 62
Sunroof 819 664 664
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
Premium Mat Package   154  
Rear Power Package   208 208
Bodyside moldings   125  
Options (change) 1,085 3,315 1,125
Options (change) 987 2,966 934
Destination 895 650 650
Total Price $28,080 $25,150 $28,870
Total Invoice $26,938 $23,636 $27,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $832
Model Year201720082008
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,080$25,150$28,870
Adjustments for Features-2,5750-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,505$25,150$27,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045
Total Invoice$26,938$23,636$27,189
Adjustments for Features-2,4700-1,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,468$23,636$25,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,976

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720082008
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,025$2,450$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4700-1,577

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in112.3 in
Length167.2 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested128065%
Total Not Requested67535%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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