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smart fortwo vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,150

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $5,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,058

smart fortwo Electric Drive prime   
Difference: $6,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelfortwoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimElectric Drive primeLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,640 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,775 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
JBL 240W 8 speakers 1,780      
Rearview camera 250      
Climate Package 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350      
Center armrest(s), front row 100      
All-weather floor mats 130 140 140 140
Obstacle detection, rear 200      
Forward collision warning 250      
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Navigation system   495   495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
JBL 240W 8 speakers 1,655      
Rearview camera 233      
Climate Package 186      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326      
Center armrest(s), front row 93      
All-weather floor mats 121 127 127 127
Obstacle detection, rear 186      
Forward collision warning 233      
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Navigation system   450   450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 3,260 2,925 140 4,120
Options (change) 3,033 2,660 127 3,747
Destination 750 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $23,150 $28,925 $31,990 $32,870
Total Invoice $21,058 $27,655 $30,738 $31,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,451
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelfortwoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimElectric Drive primeLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine80hp I0 E163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA1T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,150$28,925$31,990$32,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,245-3,335-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,150$26,680$28,655$28,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975$2,045
Total Invoice$21,058$27,655$30,738$31,382
Adjustments for Features0-2,146-3,204-3,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,058$25,509$27,534$27,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$1,916

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelfortwoMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimElectric Drive primeLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Tachometer $75$75 
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Total Value of Features$3,535$5,780$6,870$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245$3,335$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,146-3,204-3,957

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172018
ModelfortwoMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.7 in111.4 in
Length106.1 in193.8 in
Width65.5 in73.0 in
Height61.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight1,985 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume7.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Electric Drive prime

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested132575%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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