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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: $28,080

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,722

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,100 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $25,056 $24,985 $27,027
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 1,035  
Cargo mat 110    
Engine-block heater 68 66 66
Sunroof 819 911  
Cargo mat 100    
Options (change) 1,085 1,110 75
Options (change) 987 977 66
Destination 895 760 760
Total Price $28,080 $28,170 $29,435
Total Invoice $26,938 $26,722 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,957
Model Year201720122012
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,080$28,170$29,435
Adjustments for Features-2,2650-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$28,170$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315
Total Invoice$26,938$26,722$27,853
Adjustments for Features-2,1730-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,765$26,722$26,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$232

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720122012
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
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  
Cargo net$40  
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$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  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$5,190$2,925$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1730-899

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
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.3,416 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 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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