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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: $28,650

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,456

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,100 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,056 $24,443 $26,762
Mud guards 275    
Cargo mat 110 80 80
Driver Confidence II Package 295    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Advanced Safety Package   890 890
Leather Package   1,250  
All-weather floor mats   140 140
Rear spoiler   400 400
Mud guards 250    
Cargo mat 100 70 70
Driver Confidence II Package 268    
Engine-block heater 68 66 66
Sunroof 819 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Advanced Safety Package   783 783
Leather Package   1,100  
All-weather floor mats   123 123
Rear spoiler   352 352
Options (change) 1,655 4,960 3,435
Options (change) 1,505 4,364 3,022
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $28,650 $31,380 $32,580
Total Invoice $27,456 $29,632 $30,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,326
Model Year201720152015
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
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$28,650$31,380$32,580
Adjustments for Features0-900-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,650$30,480$31,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,456$29,632$30,609
Adjustments for Features0-850-893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,456$28,782$29,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$934

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720152015
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  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,200$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-850-893

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in107.8 in
Length167.2 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height64.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,125 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 Trax Premier

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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