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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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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3.6L/217
Displacement
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1.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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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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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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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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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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
Front Tire Size
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P205/65R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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Suspension
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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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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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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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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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Steering
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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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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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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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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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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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Measurements
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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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201 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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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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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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105 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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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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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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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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112 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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59 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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Safety
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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
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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Navigation System
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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