Compare 2006 Chevrolet Malibu MAXX - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,165 | $22,840 | $22,695 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,056 | $21,226 | $21,261 |
| Destination | $625 | $675 | $625 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | 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 |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | N/A |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 368W | 120W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III | Sentry Key | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 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 | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/body-color Surround | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P215/60SR16.0 BSW Touring AS | P215/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P205/50VR17.0 RBL AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 | 2.5L H-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | All 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | SPORTSHIFT |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.29 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 187.8 " | 197.7 " | 188.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.8 " | 74.1 " | 68.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.1 " | 58.4 " | 58.1 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 | 2.5L H-4 |
| Horsepower | 201 @ 5,600 Rpm | 190 @ 6,400 Rpm | 168 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 221 @ 3,200 Rpm | 190 @ 4,000 Rpm | 166 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.2 Seconds | 9.0 Seconds | 8.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 82 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 58 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.31 " | 3.39/3.09 " | 3.92/3.11 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,459 Lbs. | 3,847 Lbs. | 3,255 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 5,500 Lbs. | 4,555 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,270 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 2,700 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 " | 120.0 " | 105.1 " |
| Front Track | 60.0 " | 63.0 " | 58.9 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 63.1 " | 58.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.8 '' | 19.4 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .34 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 " | 41.8 " | 44.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 41.0 " | 40.2 " | 33.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.4 " | 38.4 " | 40.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.4 " | 38.1 " | 39.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.5 " | 56.2 " | 51.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.4 " | 55.5 " | 52.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | 58.7 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.5 " | 57.6 " | 53.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 22.8 Cu.ft. | 27.2 Cu.ft. | 33.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.0 Cu.ft. | 71.6 Cu.ft. | 66.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 106 Cu.ft. | 106 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.3 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
