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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: $28,735

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,598

Chevrolet Trax Premier   
Difference: $2,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,295 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,203 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Cargo mat 115 60   60
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Cargo organizer 140 140 140 140
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195 1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Cargo net   65 65 65
Door sill trim plates   85   85
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Navigation system       495
Cargo mat 105 55   55
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127
Cargo organizer 127 127 127 127
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087 1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Cargo net   59 59 59
Door sill trim plates   77   77
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 495 5,375 3,910 5,720
Options (change) 450 4,889 3,557 5,203
Destination 945 875 875 875
Total Price $28,735 $31,375 $35,760 $34,470
Total Invoice $27,598 $29,884 $34,168 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Trax Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year2018201820182018
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?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$28,735$31,375$35,760$34,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-3,480-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,735$29,520$32,280$31,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,760$2,295
Total Invoice$27,598$29,884$34,168$32,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,767-3,325-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,598$28,117$30,843$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,726$2,192

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182018
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   
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   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,730$7,355$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$3,480$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767-3,325-2,529

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in111.4 in
Length167.6 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height64.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,087 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 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 Malibu LT

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 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?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
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%

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%

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 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%
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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