2022 Chevrolet Malibu trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,100
- 9 trims. $23,400 to $33,500.
- Base: LS FWD. Top: 4dr Sdn Premier FWD.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS FWD | $23,400 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 163 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| LS Fleet FWD | $23,400 | $1,095 | N/A | N/A | FWD | N/A | 26 mpg to 32 mpg | 5 |
| 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD | $23,400 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 160 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| RS FWD | $24,400 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 163 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 4dr Sdn RS FWD | $24,400 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 160 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| LT FWD | $26,800 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 163 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 4dr Sdn LT FWD | $26,800 | $1,095 | 1.5L 4cyl | 160 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Premier FWD | $33,500 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 250 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | $33,500 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 250 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
4dr Sdn LS w/1LS to RS: +$1,000
4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD $23,400 to RS FWD $24,400.
- Power: 160 hp to 163 hp.
No equipment data.
RS to 4dr Sdn RS: $0
RS FWD $24,400 to 4dr Sdn RS FWD $24,400.
- Power: 163 hp to 160 hp.
No equipment data.
4dr Sdn RS to LT: +$2,400
4dr Sdn RS FWD $24,400 to LT FWD $26,800.
- Power: 160 hp to 163 hp.
No equipment data.
LT to 4dr Sdn LT: $0
LT FWD $26,800 to 4dr Sdn LT FWD $26,800.
- Power: 163 hp to 160 hp.
No equipment data.
4dr Sdn LT to Premier: +$6,700
4dr Sdn LT FWD $26,800 to Premier FWD $33,500.
- Engine: 1.5L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 160 hp to 250 hp.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premier FWD, $33,500. Optional from LT FWD, $26,800.
- Heated front seats: optional from LT FWD, $26,800.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Premier FWD, $33,500. Optional from LT FWD, $26,800.
- Blind spot warning: optional from LS FWD, $23,400.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LS FWD, $23,400.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Premier FWD, $33,500.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: LS FWD, $23,400.
- Heated rear seats: optional from Premier FWD, $33,500.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premier FWD, $33,500. Optional from LT FWD, $26,800.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LS FWD | RS FWD | LT FWD | Premier FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | O | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | O | O |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | O | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | O | O | O |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | O | S |
No equipment data: LS Fleet FWD, 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD, 4dr Sdn RS FWD, 4dr Sdn LT FWD, 4dr Sdn Premier FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: Premier FWD, 250 hp, $33,500.
- The best mpg: LS FWD, 32 mpg, $23,400.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: L FWD, 4dr Sdn L FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS FWD | $23,400 | $23,400 | $0 |
| LS Fleet FWD | $23,400 | $23,400 | $0 |
| 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD | $23,400 | $23,400 | $0 |
| RS FWD | $24,400 | $24,400 | $0 |
| 4dr Sdn RS FWD | $24,400 | $24,400 | $0 |
| LT FWD | $26,800 | $26,800 | $0 |
| 4dr Sdn LT FWD | $26,800 | $26,800 | $0 |
| Premier FWD | $33,500 | $33,500 | $0 |
| 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | $33,500 | $33,500 | $0 |
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What this cannot tell you
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