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2023 Chevrolet Malibu trim levels explained

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LS Fleet FWD$24,700LS FWD$25,0004dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD$25,000RS FWD$26,0004dr Sdn RS FWD$26,0001LT FWD$28,1004dr Sdn 1LT FWD$28,100LT with 1LT FWD$28,1002LT FWD$31,5004dr Sdn 2LT FWD$31,500LT with 2LT FWD$31,500
11 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 11 trims

2023 Chevrolet Malibu trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
LS Fleet FWD$24,700$1,0951.5L 4cylN/AFWDCVT30 mpg5
LS FWD$25,000$1,0951.5L 4cyl163 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD$25,000$1,0951.5L 4cyl160 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
RS FWD$26,000$1,0951.5L 4cyl163 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
4dr Sdn RS FWD$26,000$1,0951.5L 4cyl160 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
1LT FWD$28,100$1,0951.5L 4cyl163 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
4dr Sdn 1LT FWD$28,100$1,0951.5L 4cyl160 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
LT with 1LT FWD$28,100$1,0951.5L 4cylN/AFWDCVT30 mpg5
2LT FWD$31,500$1,0951.5L 4cyl163 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
4dr Sdn 2LT FWD$31,500$1,0951.5L 4cyl160 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
LT with 2LT FWD$31,500$1,0951.5L 4cylN/AFWDCVT30 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. LS Fleet to LS: +$300

    LS Fleet FWD $24,700 to LS FWD $25,000.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  2. LS to 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS: $0

    LS FWD $25,000 to 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD $25,000.

    • Power: 163 hp to 160 hp.

    No equipment data.

  3. 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS to RS: +$1,000

    4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD $25,000 to RS FWD $26,000.

    • Power: 160 hp to 163 hp.

    No equipment data.

  4. RS to 4dr Sdn RS: $0

    RS FWD $26,000 to 4dr Sdn RS FWD $26,000.

    • Power: 163 hp to 160 hp.

    No equipment data.

  5. 4dr Sdn RS to 1LT: +$2,100

    4dr Sdn RS FWD $26,000 to 1LT FWD $28,100.

    • Power: 160 hp to 163 hp.

    No equipment data.

  6. 1LT to 4dr Sdn 1LT: $0

    1LT FWD $28,100 to 4dr Sdn 1LT FWD $28,100.

    • Power: 163 hp to 160 hp.

    No equipment data.

  7. LT with 1LT to 2LT: +$3,400

    LT with 1LT FWD $28,100 to 2LT FWD $31,500.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  8. 2LT to 4dr Sdn 2LT: $0

    2LT FWD $31,500 to 4dr Sdn 2LT FWD $31,500.

    • Power: 163 hp to 160 hp.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2LT FWD, $31,500.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 1LT FWD, $28,100.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2LT FWD, $31,500.
  • Blind spot warning: optional from LS FWD, $25,000.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LS FWD, $25,000.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: 2LT FWD, $31,500.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: LS FWD, $25,000.
  • Panoramic roof: optional from 1LT FWD, $28,100.
  • Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2023 Chevrolet Malibu: features by trim
FeatureLS FWDRS FWD1LT FWD2LT FWD
Leather seatsNNNS
Heated front seatsNNSS
Heated steering wheelNNNS
360 cameraNNNN
Blind spot warningOOOO
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNN
Third rowNNNN
NavigationNNNS
Premium audioNNNN
Remote startSSSS
Heated rear seatsNNNN
Panoramic roofNNOO

No equipment data for 7 trims.

Cheapest trim with

  • The most hp: LS FWD, 163 hp, $25,000.
  • The best mpg: every trim, 30 mpg.

New for 2023

Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: 1LT FWD, 4dr Sdn 1LT FWD, LT with 1LT FWD, 2LT FWD, 4dr Sdn 2LT FWD, LT with 2LT FWD.
  • Dropped: LT FWD, 4dr Sdn LT FWD, Premier FWD, 4dr Sdn Premier FWD.
  • Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$1,600.
Price change by trim, 2022 to 2023
Trim20222023Change
LS Fleet FWD$23,400$24,700+$1,300
LS FWD$23,400$25,000+$1,600
4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD$23,400$25,000+$1,600
RS FWD$24,400$26,000+$1,600
4dr Sdn RS FWD$24,400$26,000+$1,600

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked