Chevrolet Impala vs. Chevrolet Malibu
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Highlights
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$31,620
Starting MSRP
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$25,800
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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305 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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305 @ 6800
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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3.6L/217
Displacement
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1.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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264 @ 5200
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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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.9 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- 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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18 x -TBD- 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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T125/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/50R18
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50R18
Front Tire Size
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P205/65R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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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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N/A
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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Multi-Link
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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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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39 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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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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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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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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112 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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40 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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55 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
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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201 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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105 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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73 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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59 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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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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19 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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100 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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1,000 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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100 lbs
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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1,000 lbs
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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3,787 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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Safety
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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150
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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512
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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Brakes
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N/A
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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12.4 x 0.9 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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12.6 x 1.2 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
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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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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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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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 Malibu versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2020 Impala.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala with 31 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is cheaper than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala with a $25,800 starting MSRP versus a $31,620 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala and the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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