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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Overview

Price Range: $22,110 to $30,200

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Unchanged for 2012, the Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan returns with the same bold forward styling and flexible engine options.

Exterior options include 18-inch wheels and a glass sunroof. The Malibu isn’t as uniquely styled as some other entrants in this class, but it proudly displays the Chevy trademark two-bar corporate grille up front and a sculpted hood that hints at aggression without being too loud. V-6 equipped models get dual chrome exhaust tips out back.

Under the hood, you get the choice between an efficient 169-horsepower, 2.4-liter I-4 and a powerful 252-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6. Both of these engines incorporate variable valve timing which improves both performance and fuel economy, and come mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel economy varies widely depending on your choice of engine. Opting for the four-cylinder will get you 22 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, while choosing the more powerful V-6 drops those figures to 17 and 26 respectively.

The interior of the Malibu can be configured with a few different two-tone color schemes which give the cabin a classier appearance. Standard features include satellite radio, 60/40 split folding rear-seats, power windows and locks, and an auxiliary audio input. The Malibu can also be equipped with the usual optional features, such as automatic climate control, sunroof, powered and heated front seats, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a remote start system.

As required for 2012, an electronic stability system is standard, as are six airbags, four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, and six months of OnStar Automatic Crash Response.

Although it might be getting a little long in the tooth, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu still holds plenty of appeal with its attractive interior and OnStar safety/navigation features.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

Want to keep even more money in your pocket? Find available Rebates & Incentives in your area by entering your ZIP code above.

These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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