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2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT
Sedan · 160 hp · 30 mpg combined
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$25,125Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking37 factory options, from $40 to $2,865.
18" Aluminum Wheels$2,865
Sun and Wheels Package$1,500
Leather Package$1,395
Driver Confidence Package$1,195
Redline Edition$1,195
Convenience and Technology Package$895
Sport Package$875
Appearance Package$695
Convenience Package 2$580
Dark Chrome Horizontal Leading Edge Grille$495
Chevrolet MyLink Radio w/Navigation$495
Gloss Black Grille$495
Crystal Claret Red Horizontal Leading Edge Grille$495
Weather Protection Package$375
Remote Start Kit$325
Interior Protection Package$200
Custom Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$200
Sport Pedal Kit$170
Black Bowtie$165
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$140
All-Weather Floor Mats$140
Carpeted Floor Mats$140
Alternate Finish Mirror Caps$130
Portable Media Connectivity Package$115
Engine Block Heater$100
Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates$85
Cargo Mat$80
Cargo Net$65
Wheel Locks$60
Front License Plate Bracket$40
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Which Malibu is right for you?
Six trims, $21,680 to $30,975. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,100, from Hybrid to Premier.
The numbers.
One configuration: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
160hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo
184lb-ftTorque
30mpgCombined · 27 city · 36 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.8 cu ftCargo volume
111 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium cloth
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 4 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 8.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P225/55R17 tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Turning circle
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- post-collision safety system
- dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- emergency braking preparation
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- speed sensitive volume control
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
5 interiors
- Dark Atmosphere/Loft Brown
- Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray
- Jet Black
- Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray
- Jet Black
Leather or premium cloth.
10 factory paints
- Blue Velvet Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Nightfall Gray Metallic
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Pepperdust Metallic
- Sandy Ridge Metallic
- Mosaic Black Metallic
- Summit White
- Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
- Cajun Red Tintcoat
8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
6 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Malibu.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
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Other years of the Malibu LT.
2019 Malibu LT
$26,620$1,495 more9 colors · starting MSRP
2017 Malibu LT
$25,12510 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Malibu LT
$26,620$1,495 more8 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.