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GMC Terrain vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Terrain vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelTerrainTerrainMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $37,800 $28,600
2.0L I4 1,845    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Preferred Package 1,250    
3.6L V6     1,600
2.0L I4 1,679    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Engine-block heater 91 91 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,360 1,360  
Preferred Package 1,138    
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 5,085 1,990 1,675
Options (change) 4,627 1,810 1,578
Destination 1,195 1,195 760
Total Price $37,180 $40,985 $31,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: GMC Terrain Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,874
Model Year201920192012
ModelTerrainTerrainMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4252hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19225/50-18
Total Price$37,180$40,985$31,035
Adjustments for Features-4,740-7,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,440$33,970$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,530$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201920192012
ModelTerrainTerrainMalibu
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,980$10,255$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$7,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-742-5140

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20192012
ModelTerrainMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in112.3 in
Length182.3 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,563 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested95076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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