Is the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $87 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Malibu a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.1 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.7 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | Yes |
Is the Malibu a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,270 | Median $38,950 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 163 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 194.2 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.0 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.0 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Malibu a good commuter car?
Yes. $87 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $87
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 36 mpg, top 25% of 79
Is the Malibu a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 57.3 in tall | 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 83 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.0 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Malibu a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Malibu worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% above cars like it.
- Price, L FWD
- $22,270
- Predicted price
- $21,649
- Gap
- +$621 (+3%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Malibu a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu L FWD | $22,270 | 10.0 cents | 15.7 cu ft | 163 hp |
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE FWD | $20,715 | 9.1 cents | 17.8 cu ft | 168 hp |
Compared with 491 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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