Used 2022 Chevy Malibu Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
Chevrolet eliminates the base L trim level from the 2022 Malibu lineup, leaving LS, RS, LT, and Premier trims. All but the Premier have a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) driving the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. A larger 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is exclusive to the Malibu Premier, providing 250 hp and 260 lb-ft. It uses a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Which Malibu trim does Edmunds recommend?
Malibu buyers seeking long-term satisfaction from their purchase should get the Premier trim level. It's the most expensive version of the car, but it comes with a rewarding powertrain and a full load of equipment that will help to keep owners happy for years to come.
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| Vehicle | Malibu LS | Malibu LS Fleet | Malibu RS | Malibu LT | Malibu Premier |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | Not Available | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional |
| Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional | optional | Not Available |
| Upholstery | premium cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm | 250 hp @ 5,300 rpm |
| Engine torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 | 245/45R18 | 225/55R17 | 245/40R19 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 7.5-in | 16 X 7.5-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 17 X 8.0-in | 19 X 8.5-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 29 / 36 / 32 MPG | 29 / 36 / 32 MPG | 29 / 36 / 32 MPG | 29 / 36 / 32 MPG | 22 / 33 / 26 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 458 / 569 miles | 458 / 569 miles | 458 / 569 miles | 458 / 569 miles | 348 / 521 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,135 lb. | 3,135 lb. | 3,135 lb. | 3,159 lb. | 3,223 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. |
| Height | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Length | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. | 111.4 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. | 15.7 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $32,416 | Not Available | $32,592 | $32,435 | $38,546 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.43 | Not Available | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.51 |
| Depreciation | $9,058 | Not Available | $8,448 | $8,556 | $9,432 |
| Financing | $3,201 | Not Available | $3,436 | $3,342 | $3,798 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,576 | Not Available | $1,662 | $1,628 | $1,793 |
| Fuel | $7,943 | Not Available | $7,943 | $7,943 | $12,070 |
| Insurance | $3,462 | Not Available | $3,589 | $3,589 | $3,907 |
| Maintenance | $4,730 | Not Available | $5,068 | $4,931 | $5,100 |
| Repairs | $2,446 | Not Available | $2,446 | $2,446 | $2,446 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Jet Black, premium cloth Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth | Jet Black, premium cloth Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray, premium cloth | Jet Black, premium cloth | Jet Black, leather Jet Black, premium cloth Dark Atmosphere/Light Wheat, leather | Dark Atmosphere/Light Wheat, leather Jet Black, leather |
| Exterior | Mineral Gray Metallic Silver Ice Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Dark Ash Metallic | Mineral Gray Metallic Silver Ice Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Dark Ash Metallic | Cherry Red Tintcoat Mineral Gray Metallic Silver Ice Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Dark Ash Metallic | Cherry Red Tintcoat Mineral Gray Metallic Silver Ice Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Northsky Blue Metallic Dark Ash Metallic | Cherry Red Tintcoat Mineral Gray Metallic Silver Ice Metallic Summit White Mosaic Black Metallic Northsky Blue Metallic Dark Ash Metallic |