What does a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu cost to run?
L FWD, 32 mpg
$1,200a year in fuel
- 10.0 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $29,470.
- Median sedan: $1,477 a year (75 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | $22,270 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $29,470 |
| 4dr Sdn L FWD | $22,270 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $29,470 |
| LS FWD | $23,400 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $30,600 |
| 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD | $23,400 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $30,600 |
| RS FWD | $24,400 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $31,600 |
| 4dr Sdn RS FWD | $24,400 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $31,600 |
| LT FWD | $26,800 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $34,000 |
| 4dr Sdn LT FWD | $26,800 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $34,000 |
| Premier FWD | $33,500 | 26 mpg | $1,477 | $0.12 | $42,362 |
| 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | $33,500 | 26 mpg | $1,477 | $0.12 | $42,362 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree