Chevrolet Malibu sales decreased 17.03 percent to 37,084 units in the fourth quarter of 2018. The decline is unsurprising given the ongoing shift in consumer purchase dynamics that currently favors crossovers, SUVs and trucks. So in what could possibly be an effort to turn the tide in the oppossite direction, a new Chevrolet discount reduces the price of the Malibu by over $4,000.
The Incentive
Nationwide Chevrolet discounts on the Malibu are as follows:
- 2018 Malibu:Â $4,250Â total cash allowance on most models when financing with GM Financial
- 2018Â Malibu:Â 0 percent APR for 60 months (interest-free)Â when financing with GM Financial
- 2018 Malibu excluding L models: $2,500 customer cash
- 2019 Malibu: $3,250 total cash allowance on most models when financing with GM Financial
- 2019 Malibu: $1,500 total cash allowance on most models when financing with GM Financial
Notably, some of these Chevrolet discounts are restricted to current owners.
It’s worth noting that the larger discount on 2018 models is likely intended to clear our remaining inventory of pre-facelift, 2018 models.
For reference, here are the starting MSRPs for the 2018 Malibu and 2019 Malibu:
- 2018 Malibu:
- L – $22,555
- LS – $24,195
- LT – $26,095
- Hybrid – $28,795
- Premier – $31,895
- 2019 Malibu:
- L – $22,965
- LS – $24,095
- RS – $25,095
- LT – $27,495
- Hybrid – $29,095
- Premier – $32,695
Disclaimers
- Must take delivery by February 28, 2019.
- See dealer for details.
- Incentive for the United States of America, unless otherwise specified.
- Some customers may not qualify for this offer.
- Offer not available with special finance, lease, and some other offers.
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About Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size sedan sold in most markets where Chevrolet has a business presence. It is currently Chevrolet's second-largest sedan, in the U.S. and Canada, slotting above the subcompact Chevrolet Sonic and compact Chevrolet Cruze but under the full-size Chevrolet Impala.
The current, ninth-generation model was introduced in 2016. It rides on the GM E2 platform shared with the Buick Regal, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Holden Commodore NG, and the Cadillac XT4.
For 2019 - the fourth model year of the ninth-gen model - the Malibu received a midcycle enhancement, otherwise known as a facelift or refresh, that consists of revised exterior styling, a new Malibu RS trim level, a CVT transmission for L, LS, LT and RS models, a new infotainment system, a new 8-inch reconfigurable driver information center (DIC), LED headlamps on the Premier model, and various other new features.
The Chevrolet Malibu is produced at the following GM plants:
- GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, USA supplying the Americas
- GM Bupyeong plant in South Korea supplying Eurasia
- Shanghai GM Jinqiao North in China (GM China) supplying China
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Comments
Well considering the LS and LT and premier are priced about 3K too high this just isn’t enough. Seeing 2019 LT mid grade versions all over the place piled up in dealer lots without leather steering wheels, zero advanced safety features, halogen headlamps and the lowest powered engine of any other mid sized competitor just makes me shake my head considering the 27495 window sticker.
I’d get a 2018 with the proven 6 speed auto than an 2019 with a questionable CVT. I’ve never heard of a long term reliable CVT and don’t see why GM’s would be any better.
The comparison between the 2018 and 2019 MSRP trim levels is showing the 2019 models on both the left and right side. Missing the 2018 data.