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2025 Chevy Malibu Pricing Uncovered

Production of the ninth-gen Chevy Malibu is slated to end this year, making the 2025 Chevy Malibu the final model year for the current generation. Now, GM Authority has uncovered pricing information for this last iteration, which includes notable pricing changes and updates. Critically, the 2025 Chevy Malibu is more expensive than the preceding 2024 model year.

The 2025 Chevy Malibu is more expensive than the 2024 model year.

The 2025 Chevy Malibu is once again available in four trim levels – LS, RS, 1LT, and 2LT. Below, you will find the starting prices for each of these trims. Note that pricing figures include a destination freight charge of $1,195:

2025 Chevy Malibu Starting MSRPs
Trim Level 2025 MSRP + DFC
LS $26,995
RS $27,995
1LT $29,295
2LT $32,695

Compared to the 2024 model year, pricing for the 2025 Chevy Malibu has increased slightly. For starters, the destination freight charge has increased by $100 to $1,195. In addition, the starting price for the LS trim is now $800 more expensive, the starting price for the RS trim is now $900 more expensive, and the starting prices for the 1LT and 2LT trims have increased by $100.

In terms of content, the only significant change for the 2025 Chevy Malibu is the addition of a new exterior paint option, specifically Night Shade Metallic (paint code GXF).

The start of regular production (SORP) for the 2025 Chevy Malibu has been rescheduled to July 10th, 2024, pushed back by 40 days from the original date. This postponement means the production window for the 2025 model will be shorter, resulting in fewer units being produced. Production will take place at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City.

Under the hood, the 2025 Malibu continues with the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine, delivering 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The previously available turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG engine option and Premier trim were discontinued in 2023, streamlining the powertrain offerings.

The Malibu’s ninth-generation will sunset this fall, paving the way for a potential next-generation model expected to debut around the 2026 or 2027 model year. This shift aligns with GM’s broader vision of accelerating EV manufacturing, with plans to transition the GM Fairfax plant to produce the next-generation Chevy Bolt EV.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. So Chevy Malibu MY-2025 will start production in summer 2024 and end in fall 2024. If its not made for even 1 day in 2025, why is it called MY-2025.
    Probably they could have extended production of MY-2024 until it ended.

    There is no way Malibu can compete with redesigned Camry MY-2025 which has a hybrid standard and is priced at $28,400 and has 50 MPG and will easy fetch $8,000 + in savings over 10 years.

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    1. Savings $8000 over 10 years huh. I guess you think you never have to replace huge expensive battery in hybrid vehicle. That will cost around the $8000 in savings you mentioned that you feel good about until you realize what I just said. Most people looking for hybrid vehicles are completely unaware of how much is cost to replace batteries in them.

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      1. And most people commenting on their replacement are completely unaware of how rare it is needed to replace a hybrid battery. It doesn’t magically go kaput in 8 years, they last much longer than that. Tesla batteries (same type used in other hybrids) are still holding more than 90% of their charge a decade later. Batteries to degrade over time, but it is quite slow. In ten years, instead of getting 40 miles of range on the PHEV you will be getting 37; whoa, replace it as that is a bad failed battery!!! Please stop spouting lies.

        For the record, most have a good idea that a batter replacement is expensive, but they also know it is very rare (even more rare than needing an engine replacement which is extremely rare in it self), so it is a non-issue…

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        1. Engines are cheaper and easier to replace and last longer. AND do not have the forever chemicals that will destroy the Earth. There will be no return. Give it time, you’ll see…

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          1. And where do you think they get these forever chemicals in the first place, you know the ones that are destroying the Earth. As you are likely aware, these same chemicals have been lodged in the crust of the earth for a long time, it’s estimated for about 4.5 billion years and they haven’t destroyed the earth yet.

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            1. Would you say the same thing for lead and petroleum?
              It isn’t just the elements- it it what it takes to mine, ship, refine, ship again, and manufacture.
              And every battery looses capacity with use. But go ahead and buy one and be ignorantly smug.

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      2. That’s why I stick to GAS. I have it all the time and there is no shortage, especially in my vehicles.

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        1. Rolaids, might help with that gas you have all the time.

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      3. Toyota offers an All-Electric and Hybrid Battery Warranty for 10 Years / 150,000 Miles, so your comment is irrelevant. Not sure why the battery replacement cost is such a sticking point for some people when it’s pretty much a non-issue.

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      4. David … the “buzzword” here is Hybrid … not EV. I’ve been driving a hybrid for 11 years, the hybrid battery is made from the start for literally hundreds of thousands of recharge cycles as they ARE NOT the principal power for the vehicle. On EVs … totally agree with you.

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  2. The resale value for 2025 model year only will be pretty high. Great time to buy. Final-edition or final model year always gets the most search on used vehicle purchases. Always work, never fail, regardless of what the news says.

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  3. The Malibu has been So Far Behind its competitors it’s no longer relevant in the market other than Rental/fleet buyers. That’s the only reason for a 25 model year
    No AWD no Hybrid no wagon variant No pizazz
    No Malibu
    GM lost the minivan market
    Lost the small sedan market
    Lost the sporty hatchback market
    Lost the Pony car market
    Lost the Luxury car market
    Lost the Sport SUV market
    Lost the Hybrid market
    All to supposedly winning the Electric vehicle market?

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    1. Very true, if you want a car with a reasonable price you must look at imports. Only car Buick make is in China.

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    2. GM has, as #1 in market share:

      The full size SUV market
      The luxury SUV market
      The subcompact SUV market
      The light duty pickup market
      The most vehicle sales in America in 2023

      Relevance is relative.

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      1. Apparently, accuracy is relevant as well. Ford was the top selling automaker for 2023. Followed by Toyota hot on its heals. GM has been slowly but steadily bleeding market share across the board for decades. GM had a total market share of just over 50% in 1960. It has declined every year and each decade since. They are now sitting at just 7.1%. And with the decisions they have been making the last few years, the decline will continue. Their current new vehicle quality is terrible. They bet the farm on EV and its going to bankrupt them. The Malibu is a sad story. It could have still been a great and relevant option for people who don’t want an SUV or truck. But like so many vehicles before it, GM just let it die.

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    3. I was told that GM is moving away from sedans to SUV
      GM added new style of Buick , Cadillac, and Chevy, Chevy bolt is coming back in SUV.

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  4. GM has never acknowledged the “Shift to Park” issue the Malibu has had since 2006, along with other models. Apparently it’s not an issue which might result in bodily harm. I can see why the model is on it’s way out. Who wants a product from a manufacturer that won’t back itself?

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  5. I think the hold industry is making a mistake to switch from ice to ev

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  6. I do love the Malibu! It has a great design, with its sporty elegance, the perfect seats for my back! The special Sport and Midnight Edition editions are special! The only thing missing is Redline with dark gray and black wheels! The suspension adjustment is great! I will buy another one to have 2 Malibus!

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  7. I love the Malibu, less gas consumption, well designed , I love connectivity of systems, hand on free calling

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  8. I think it’s a mistake to ban ice cars when ev aren’t even desirable

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