Comparing 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan Trim Levels & Pricing

MSRP Range: $16,990 - $23,690

Trim Comparison

Price

$16,990
$19,990
$18,490
$18,990
$20,490
$23,690
$23,490

Body type name

Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Sedan

Doors

4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Drivetrain name

FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

Engine name

2L NA I4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V
2L NA I4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16V
2L NA I4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V

Horse power

144
200
144
144
201
201
240

Engine Name

2L NA I4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V
2L NA I4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16V
2L NA I4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V
3L NA V6 overhead valves (OHV) 12V

Cylinders

4
6
4
4
6
6
6

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Displacement

2.2
3.5
2.2
2.2
3.5
3.5
3.9

Max hp

144 @5600
200 @5400
144 @5600
144 @5600
201 @5600
201 @5600
240 @5800

Max torque

155 @4000
220 @3200
155 @4000
155 @4000
221 @3200
221 @3200
241 @2800

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
OHV
DOHC
DOHC
OHV
OHV
OHV

Valves

16
12
16
16
12
12
12

Transmission Name

4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

24
23
24
24
23
23
19

Highway MPG

29
29
29
29
29
29
24

City MPG

21
20
21
21
20
20
17

Fuel quality

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Fuel induction

FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI

Front suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link

Length

188.3
188.0
188.3
188.3
188.3
188.3
188.3

Wheelbase

106.3
106.0
106.3
106.3
106.3
106.3
106.3

Height

57.5
57.0
57.5
57.5
57.5
57.5
57.5

Ground Clearance

6.1
6.0
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1

Width

69.9
69.0
69.9
69.9
69.9
69.9
69.9

Curb Weight

3297
3315
3297
3297
3315
3315
3415

Base Towing Capacity

1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

Fuel Tank Capacity

16
16
16
16
16
16
16

Head Room 1st Row

39.9
39.0
39.9
39.9
39.9
39.9
39.9

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

37.6
37.0
37.6
37.6
37.6
37.6
37.6

Hip Room 1st Row

52.4
52.0
52.4
52.4
52.4
52.4
52.4

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

52.4
52.0
52.4
52.4
52.4
52.4
52.4

Shoulder Room 1st Row

56.7
56.0
56.7
56.7
56.7
56.7
56.7

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

56.1
56.0
56.1
56.1
56.1
56.1
56.1

Leg Room 1st Row

41.9
41.0
41.9
41.9
41.9
41.9
41.9

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

38.5
38.0
38.5
38.5
38.5
38.5
38.5

Standard Seating

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Max Seating

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Front Wheel Diameter

15.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
17.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

15.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
17.0
18.0

Front Tire Description

P205/65R15
P215/60R16
P215/60R16
P215/60R16
P215/60R16
P225/50R17
P225/50R18

Rear Tire Description

P205/65R15
P215/60R16
P215/60R16
P215/60R16
P215/60R16
P225/50R17
P225/50R18

Front Wheel Size

15.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
17.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Size

15.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
16.0
17.0
18.0

Tire Type

All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Radio

AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM

Radio data system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Satellite communications

OnStar

Rear vents

second row
second row
second row
second row
second row
second row
second row

Clock

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer

Warnings and reminders

low fuel level
low fuel level
low fuel level
low fuel level
low fuel level
low fuel level
low fuel level

Driver seat power adjustments

2, height
2, height
2, height
2, height
2, height
6, height
6, height

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining
4, reclining

Rear seat folding

split
split
split
split
split
split
split

Rear seat type

bench
bench
bench
bench
bench
bench
bench

Upholstery

cloth
cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
leather
leather

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Compass

yes

Trip odometer

yes

Driver seat

heated

Passenger seat

heated

Center console

front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage
front console with storage

Multi-function remote

keyless entry, trunk release
keyless entry, trunk release
keyless entry, trunk release
keyless entry, trunk release
keyless entry, trunk release
keyless entry, trunk release
keyless entry, trunk release

Power outlet(s)

front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Steering wheel

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Storage

door pockets
door pockets, seatback
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, seatback
cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, seatback
cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, seatback
cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, seatback
cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, seatback

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Shift knob trim

leather
leather
leather
leather
leather

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather
leather
leather
leather

Reading lights

front
front
front
front
front

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control

Remote engine start

yes
yes
yes
yes

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming

Headlights

auto delay off, auto on/off
auto delay off, auto on/off
auto delay off, auto on/off
auto delay off, auto on/off
auto delay off, auto on/off
auto delay off, auto on/off
auto delay off, auto on/off

Side mirror adjustments

power
power
power
power
power
power
power

Spare tire mount location

inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
inside

Wheels

steel
steel
painted alloy
painted alloy
painted alloy
chrome alloy
polished alloy

Front wipers

intermittent
intermittent
intermittent
intermittent
intermittent
intermittent
intermittent

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Front airbags

dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual

Child safety door locks

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Rear seatbelts

center 3-point
center 3-point
center 3-point
center 3-point
center 3-point
center 3-point
center 3-point

Anti-theft system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

ABS

yes
yes
yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes
yes
yes

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear