Used 2023 Chevy Malibu Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2023 Malibu is offered in four trim levels: LS, RS, LT and 2LT. All are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) driving the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Which Malibu trim does Edmunds recommend?
We suggest stepping up to the Malibu's top 2LT trim since it doesn't represent a huge price increase and the additional convenience and luxury features make it more competitive against its rivals. We'd also consider adding the optional Driver Confidence packages for their safety features.
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Comparing average pricing near
Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle | Malibu LS Fleet | Malibu LS | Malibu RS | Malibu 1LT | Malibu 2LT |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional |
Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
Upholstery | premium cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth | leather |
Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
Engine power | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
Engine torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm |
Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
Tire size | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 | 245/45R18 | 225/55R17 | 245/40R19 |
Wheel size | 16 X 7.5-in | 16 X 7.5-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 17 X 8.0-in | 19 X 8.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 427 / 553 miles | 427 / 553 miles | 427 / 553 miles | 427 / 553 miles | 427 / 553 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,135 lb. | 3,135 lb. | 3,135 lb. | 3,159 lb. | 3,159 lb. |
Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. |
Height | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
Length | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. |
Rear Head Room | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $36,159 | $36,339 | $36,583 | $36,078 | $39,161 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.48 | $0.52 |
Depreciation | $9,781 | $8,946 | $8,218 | $8,230 | $10,216 |
Financing | $4,062 | $4,088 | $4,416 | $4,184 | $4,608 |
Taxes & Fees | $2,765 | $2,782 | $2,990 | $2,843 | $3,112 |
Fuel | $10,433 | $10,433 | $10,433 | $10,433 | $10,433 |
Insurance | $3,377 | $3,377 | $3,473 | $3,473 | $3,679 |
Maintenance | $3,591 | $4,563 | $4,903 | $4,765 | $4,963 |
Repairs | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth Jet Black, premium cloth | Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth Jet Black, premium cloth | Jet Black, premium cloth | Jet Black, premium cloth | Jet Black, leather Dark Atmosphere/Light Wheat, leather |
Exterior | Mineral Gray Metallic Dark Ash Metallic Sterling Gray Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Summit White Riverside Blue Metallic | Mineral Gray Metallic Dark Ash Metallic Sterling Gray Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Summit White Riverside Blue Metallic | Mineral Gray Metallic Dark Ash Metallic Sterling Gray Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Summit White Riverside Blue Metallic Radiant Red Tintcoat | Mineral Gray Metallic Dark Ash Metallic Sterling Gray Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Summit White Riverside Blue Metallic Radiant Red Tintcoat | Mineral Gray Metallic Dark Ash Metallic Sterling Gray Metallic Mosaic Black Metallic Summit White Riverside Blue Metallic Radiant Red Tintcoat |