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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Base

Sedan · 145 hp · 25 mpg combined

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$19,200Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Malibu is right for you?

Four trims, $19,200 to $24,060. Tap one to open it.

$19,200This trimBase145 hp $20,965+$1,765Fleet200 hp $21,265+$2,065LS200 hp $24,060+$4,860LT200 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,795, from LS to LT.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic.

145hp2.2L four-cylinder

155lb-ftTorque

25mpgCombined · 21 city · 32 highway

FWD4-speed automatic

5Seats

15.4 cu ftCargo volume

3,174 lbsCurb weight

1,000 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

Neutral
Gray

6 factory paints

Silver Green Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
White
Black
Light Driftwood Metallic
Galaxy Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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