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Chevrolet Malibu LS vs. LT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Malibu LS and Chevrolet Malibu LT contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Malibu LS and the Chevrolet Malibu LT.

In comparing the Chevrolet Malibu LS's and the Chevrolet Malibu LT's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Malibu LS has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Chevrolet Malibu LT has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Chevrolet Malibu LS and Chevrolet Malibu LT have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Malibu LS's and the Chevrolet Malibu LT's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu LS ranges from $22,290 to $26,736 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu LT is priced between $21,143 to $32,011. For a new model, the Chevrolet Malibu LS's price is between $21,443 and $26,694, with the Chevrolet Malibu LT priced between $25,994 and $34,389.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Chevrolet Malibu LS and the Chevrolet Malibu LT both lose 43.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.2 out of 10. Chevrolet Malibu is ranked 11 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Malibu is 8.2 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Malibu LS and the Chevrolet Malibu LT makes 163 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Malibu has an average safety rating of 4.30 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$21,443 - $26,694

Starting MSRP:

$25,100

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$25,994 - $34,389

Starting MSRP:

$28,100

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,747

Price Range:

$22,290 - $26,736

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

383

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

2,283

# Good or Great Deals:

45

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,390

Price Range:

$21,143 - $32,011

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,058

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

10,321

# Good or Great Deals:

257

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$11,158

Depreciation %:

44.5%

Resale Value $:

$13,942

Residual Value %:

55.5%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$12,492

Depreciation %:

44.5%

Resale Value $:

$15,608

Residual Value %:

55.5%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10

Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Malibu LS

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

7.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Malibu LT

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

7.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Chevrolet Malibu Rankings

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

3 / 6

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

5 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

8 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

12 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

12 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

13 / 13

Chevrolet Malibu Rankings

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

3 / 6

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

5 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

8 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

12 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

12 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

13 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels

LS Fleet, LT, RS

Other Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels

LS, LS Fleet, RS

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.30 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.30 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

163 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

163 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3135 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

194.2 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3159 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

194.2 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/55R17

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