Compare 2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,110 | $28,970 | $23,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,115 | $26,613 | $22,960 |
| Destination | $760 | $795 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/chrome | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt (driver Only) | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 390W | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | 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 | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | 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 On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III+ | SecuriLock | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | TheftLock | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| 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 |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P215/55SR17.0 BSW Touring AS | P225/50VR17.0 BSW AS | P225/50TR18.0 BSW Touring AS |
| Wheels | 17" Steel | 17" Machined Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | All 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 | Touring |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Short And Long Arm | 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 | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | TAPshift | SelectShift | AUTOSTICK |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.89 | 3.21 | 3.16 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 191.8 " | 190.6 " | 192.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.3 " | 72.2 " | 72.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.1 " | 56.9 " | 58.4 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 169 @ 6,400 Rpm | 240 @ 6,550 Rpm | 283 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 160 @ 4,500 Rpm | 223 @ 4,300 Rpm | 260 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.8 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds | 6.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.9 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 89 Mph | 94 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.46/3.86 " | 3.52/3.13 " | 3.78/3.27 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,415 Lbs. | 3,638 Lbs. | 3,607 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,473 Lbs. | 4,600 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 " | 107.4 " | 108.9 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 61.7 " | 61.7 " |
| Rear Track | 60.0 " | 61.3 " | 62.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | 18.7 '' | 18.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .33 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 " | 37.1 " | 36.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.4 " | 38.7 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.8 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 54.0 " | 52.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.1 " | 53.3 " | 52.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 57.4 " | 56.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 56.5 " | 56.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 16.5 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 16.5 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 98 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.0 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Passenger's | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
