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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: $2,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720212021
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,100 $26,800 $33,500
Cargo mat 110 60  
Mud guards 275    
Driver Confidence II Package 295    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Cargo organizer 140 140 140
Sunroof 900    
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Cargo net   65 65
All-weather floor mats   140 140
Door sill trim plates   85  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cargo mat 100 55  
Mud guards 250    
Driver Confidence II Package 268    
Engine-block heater 68 91 91
Cargo organizer 127 127 127
Sunroof 819    
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
Cargo net   59 59
All-weather floor mats   127 127
Door sill trim plates   77  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 1,795 3,830 3,910
Options (change) 1,632 3,484 3,557
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $28,790 $31,625 $38,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Trax Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,443
Model Year201720212021
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$28,790$31,625$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-405-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$31,220$34,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,705

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720212021
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,405$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$405$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-57-412

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172021
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in111.4 in
Length167.2 in194.2 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height64.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft315.7 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 LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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%

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