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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Base, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Base

Sedan · 164 hp · 29 mpg combined

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$25,555Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Malibu is right for you?

Six trims, $21,605 to $26,880. Tap one to open it.

$21,605−$3,950LS169 hp$21,685−$3,870Fleet169 hp$22,505−$3,050LT1169 hp$24,705−$850LT2169 hp$25,555This trimBase164 hp$26,880+$1,325LTZ169 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,200, from LT1 to LT2.

The numbers.

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

164hp2.4L four-cylinder hybrid
159lb-ftTorque
29mpgCombined · 26 city · 34 highway
FWD4-speed automatic
5Seats
15.1 cu ftCargo volume

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Cocoa/Cashmere
  • Titanium

Both cloth.

9 factory paints

  • Dark Gray Metallic
  • Black Granite Metallic
  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Amber Bronze Metallic
  • Gold Mist Metallic
  • Golden Pewter Metallic
  • Silver Moss Metallic

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2009 Malibu.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Malibu Base.

2010 Malibu LS

$21,825$3,730 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2008 Malibu Base

$23,640$1,915 less8 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Malibu LS

$21,975$3,580 less9 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.