2024 Chevy Malibu Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
Chevrolet sells the 2024 Malibu in LS, RS, LT and 2LT trim levels. All have a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (163 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) driving the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. Highlights of each Malibu model follow below.
Which Malibu trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the 2LT trim level because it's well equipped in comparison to similarly priced rivals, and it's exclusively available with all of the Malibu's available driver assistance features. Plus, it comes with leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a premium sound system and more.
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Comparing average pricing near
Corning, NY
Vehicle | Malibu LS | Malibu RS | Malibu 1LT | Malibu 2LT |
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Vehicle | RS 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
5 for sale near you | 1LT 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
21 for sale near you | Editors' Pick 2LT 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
2 for sale near you | |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | premium cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth | leather |
Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | 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 |
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 |
Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l |
Engine configuration | 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 |
Tire size | 205/65R16 | 245/45R18 | 225/55R17 | 245/40R19 |
Wheel size | 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 |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | 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 |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 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 |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. |
Curb weight | 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. |
Height | 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. |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 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. |
Front Leg Room | 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. |
Rear Head Room | 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. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 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 |
True Cost to Own® | $36,106 | $37,156 | $40,306 | $45,753 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.48 | $0.5 | $0.54 | $0.61 |
Depreciation | $11,268 | $11,496 | $14,184 | $17,866 |
Financing | $4,863 | $5,087 | $5,495 | $6,358 |
Taxes & Fees | $2,201 | $2,286 | $2,478 | $2,805 |
Fuel | $8,892 | $8,892 | $8,892 | $8,892 |
Insurance | $4,472 | $4,644 | $4,644 | $5,020 |
Maintenance | $3,585 | $3,926 | $3,788 | $3,987 |
Repairs | $825 | $825 | $825 | $825 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Jet Black, premium cloth Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth | Jet Black, premium cloth | Jet Black, premium cloth Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth | Jet Black, leather Dark Atmosphere/Light Wheat, leather |
Exterior | Sterling Gray Metallic Lakeshore Blue Metallic Mineral Gray Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic | Sterling Gray Metallic Lakeshore Blue Metallic Radiant Red Tintcoat Mineral Gray Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic | Sterling Gray Metallic Lakeshore Blue Metallic Radiant Red Tintcoat Mineral Gray Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic | Sterling Gray Metallic Lakeshore Blue Metallic Radiant Red Tintcoat Mineral Gray Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic |