All-New 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing Announced



DETROIT - Chevrolet released pricing today for the all-new 2004 Malibu sedan, which arrives in Chevrolet dealerships beginning in late August. The manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) is $18,995 (includes a dealer freight charge of $625).

"The all-new Malibu features excellent quality and refinement, a dynamic driving experience and thoughtful innovations," said Ed Schoener, Chevrolet Malibu marketing director. "At $18,995, the Malibu offers a long list of standard and available features that positions it very well competitively in the midsize car market."

Malibu is available in three trim levels including a standard model, LS and LT packages. The LS and LT trim levels include a standard V-6 engine. The MSRP for the Malibu LS is $20,995 and the MSRP for the Malibu LT is $23,495. The MSRP for a fully equipped Malibu LT with all of the available options is $25,575. The Malibu Maxx extended sedan pricing will be announced at a later date.

Malibu includes many standard features such as an Ecotec 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine, Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission, front dual-stage air bags, air conditioning, power driver seat height adjuster, power windows, power door locks, tilt/telescoping steering column, power outside rearview mirrors and a compact disc player.

In addition to the standard features, Malibu offers many available options including a 3.5-liter V-6, head-curtain side air bags, the industry's first factory installed remote vehicle starter system, anti-lock brakes, traction control, power adjustable pedals, cruise control, compact disc player with six speakers, six-disc in-dash compact disc changer, OnStar and XM Radio.

Malibu offers a personalized fit package that allows the driver to tailor seat, steering wheel and pedals for maximum comfort. In addition, the five-passenger sedan provides great interior flexibility with a 60/40 folding rear seat and a fold flat front passenger seat.

Malibu also delivers segment-leading fuel economy with both engines. The Ecotec 4-cylinder powered Malibu is rated at 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The 3500 V-6 powered Malibu is rated at 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.

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Sounds like a regular mid-size sedan should be priced...No big eye openers here, and it costs between 18 and 26K, this should keep it competitive

 

Remote starter is a good option for those that live in colder climates!

 

My first impression was that it was nipping a little to close to the Impala price ranges...



Is this pretty much in line with the last gen Malibu pricing? (I guess I could go check and answer for myself. lol.)

EDIT: Just checked chevy.com ... current Malibu starts at 18,700, so I guess the pricing is proper. I didnt realize they were quite that high for a starting price.

 

I only wish it looked like the early press release drawings.

 

Agreed... I thought the blue scteches looked pretty decent... I am not very impressed with the actual car, however...

It just looks choppy and clunky to me... especially the front and sides. The back isn't actually all that bad.

 

MSRP on all of GM's car has steadily crept up since rebates have kicked in....

I went to a local dealer and there were planty of $18-20K cavaliers on the lot....

I don't think you will see the new Mailbu anywhere near the current one's incentive levels for a while though...because it costs more to make...

Kinda ingenuious on GM's part because they can claim they didn;t raise the price...