Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Chevrolet Malibu
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Highlights
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$10,325
Starting MSRP
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$25,800
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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140 hp
Horsepower
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163 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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150 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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184 @ 2500-3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.2L/134
Displacement
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1.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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140 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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163 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P195/70R14
Front Tire Size
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P205/65R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Trailing Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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181 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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87 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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53 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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104 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,617 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,135 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more reliable than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 Malibu versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2005 Cavalier.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier with 31 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is cheaper than the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu with a $10,325 starting MSRP versus a $25,800 starting MSRP.
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