Compare 2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,600 | $21,900 | $26,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,403 | $20,422 | $24,631 |
| Destination | $810 | $795 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Front And Rear | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | 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 | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leatherette | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | 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 | Safety Canopy System |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | SecuriLock | SecuriLock |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 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/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/50SR18.0 BSW AS | P215/60HR16.0 BSW AS | P235/60TR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 17" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| 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 | 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 | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | AdvanceTrac | AdvanceTrac |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | SelectShift | SelectShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.89 | 3.07 | 2.77 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 191.5 " | 191.7 " | 202.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 72.9 " | 76.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.6 " | 58.1 " | 60.7 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 259 @ 5,500 Rpm | 175 @ 6,000 Rpm | 288 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 260 @ 1,700 Rpm | 175 @ 4,500 Rpm | 254 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.5 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 6.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 87 Mph | 96 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.64/3.41 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,635 Lbs. | 3,427 Lbs. | 4,035 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 " | 112.2 " | 112.9 " |
| Front Track | 62.3 " | 62.7 " | 65.3 " |
| Rear Track | 62.4 " | 62.4 " | 65.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 18.8 '' | 19.8 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 5.1 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.1 " | 44.3 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.8 " | 38.3 " | 38.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.0 " | 39.2 " | 39.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 37.8 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 " | 55.0 " | 56.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.3 " | 54.4 " | 55.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 " | 57.8 " | 57.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 56.9 " | 56.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 20.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 20.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 16.5 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | acceptable | N/A |
| 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 | acceptable | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
