Compare 2004 Chevrolet Malibu - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,770 | $19,945 | $21,385 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,005 | $18,480 | $19,852 |
| Destination | $625 | $660 | $650 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Floor Console | Full | Partial | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Split-bench | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Flip-folding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | N/A | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | Compatible |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III | SecuriLock(R) | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | TheftLock | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (84 Month/70,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Black | Body-colored |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/65SR15.0 BSW Touring AS | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P225/60SR16.0 BSW Touring AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 16" Black Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.05 | 3.96 | 3.89 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.3 " | 197.6 " | 203.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.9 " | 73.0 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 56.1 " | 55.9 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,400 Rpm | 155 @ 4,900 Rpm | 200 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 220 @ 3,200 Rpm | 185 @ 3,950 Rpm | 190 @ 4,850 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.1 Seconds | 9.6 Seconds | 9.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 92 Mph | 79 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.31 " | 3.50/3.10 " | 3.38/3.09 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 Lbs. | 3,343 Lbs. | 3,469 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,250 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 108.5 " | 113.0 " |
| Front Track | 60.0 " | 61.6 " | 62.4 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 62.1 " | 62.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 19.8 '' | 18.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .30 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 " | 42.2 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.5 " | 38.9 " | 39.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.9 " | 40.0 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 38.1 " | 37.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 52.4 " | 54.5 " | 56.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.0 " | 55.7 " | 56.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | 57.3 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.6 " | 58.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 101 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.1 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | marginal |
| Bumpers | poor | acceptable | marginal |
| Restraints | good | good | marginal |
| Head Restraint | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | marginal |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | acceptable |
