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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: $24,645

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,882

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $4,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierMaxx LTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,295 $20,165 $23,465
Base Invoice $26,203 $19,056 $22,175
Cargo mat 115    
Engine-block heater 100 50 50
Rear spoiler   300  
Side curtain airbags   690  
Luxury and Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   800 800
Satellite radio   325 325
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695  
Cargo mat 105    
Engine-block heater 91 42 42
Rear spoiler   249  
Side curtain airbags   573  
Luxury and Convenience Package   826  
Sunroof   664 664
Satellite radio   270 270
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577  
Options (change) 215 3,855 1,175
Options (change) 196 3,201 976
Destination 945 625 625
Total Price $28,455 $24,645 $25,265
Total Invoice $27,344 $22,882 $23,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,549
Model Year201820062006
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierMaxx LTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4144hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$28,455$24,645$25,265
Adjustments for Features-3,7900-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,645$23,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0
Total Invoice$27,344$22,882$23,776
Adjustments for Features-3,6420-1,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,702$22,882$22,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$729$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820062006
ModelTraxMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierMaxx LTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,840$2,050$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6420-1,623

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelTraxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in112.3 in
Length167.6 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in69.8 in
Height64.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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