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2018 Chevrolet Malibu

6 trims · Sedan

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$8,500

40 for sale · Starting MSRP $21,680 – $30,975

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record

Chevrolet Malibu for sale

40 live listings from $8,500 · median $18,787

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Malibu? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on L

Total price (L MSRP)

$21,680

Typical monthly

$429/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Chevrolet Malibu trims

  • L

    MSRP
    $21,680
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/36
    Horsepower
    160 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.8
    Max towing
    —

  • LS

    MSRP
    $23,225
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/36
    Horsepower
    160 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.8
    Max towing
    —

  • LS Fleet

    MSRP
    $23,225
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/36
    Horsepower
    160 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.8
    Max towing
    —

  • LT

    MSRP
    $25,125
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/36
    Horsepower
    160 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.8
    Max towing
    —

  • Hybrid

    MSRP
    $27,875
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    49/43
    Horsepower
    182 hp
    Torque
    375 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    11.6
    Max towing
    —

  • Premier

    MSRP
    $30,975
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/33
    Horsepower
    250 hp
    Torque
    260 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.8
    Max towing
    —

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Lgas
LSgas
LS Fleetgas
LTgas
Hybridhybrid
Premiergas
Fuel type
Lregular unleaded
LSregular unleaded
LS Fleetregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
Hybridregular unleaded
Premierpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders
LI4
LSI4
LS FleetI4
LTI4
HybridI4
PremierI4
Displacement
L1.5 L
LS1.5 L
LS Fleet1.5 L
LT1.5 L
Hybrid1.8 L
Premier2 L
Horsepower
L160 hp
LS160 hp
LS Fleet160 hp
LT160 hp
Hybrid182 hp
Premier250 hp
Torque
L184 lb-ft
LS184 lb-ft
LS Fleet184 lb-ft
LT184 lb-ft
Hybrid375 lb-ft
Premier260 lb-ft
Transmission
L6-speed shiftable automatic
LS6-speed shiftable automatic
LS Fleet6-speed shiftable automatic
LT6-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid2-speed
Premier9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
Lfront wheel drive
LSfront wheel drive
LS Fleetfront wheel drive
LTfront wheel drive
Hybridfront wheel drive
Premierfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
LSedan
LSSedan
LS FleetSedan
LTSedan
HybridSedan
PremierSedan
Doors
L4
LS4
LS Fleet4
LT4
Hybrid4
Premier4
Seating
L5
LS5
LS Fleet5
LT5
Hybrid5
Premier5
Length
L193.8 in
LS193.8 in
LS Fleet193.8 in
LT193.8 in
Hybrid193.8 in
Premier193.8 in
Width
L73 in
LS73 in
LS Fleet73 in
LT73 in
Hybrid73 in
Premier73 in
Height
L57.6 in
LS57.6 in
LS Fleet57.6 in
LT57.6 in
Hybrid57.6 in
Premier57.6 in
Wheelbase
L111.4 in
LS111.4 in
LS Fleet111.4 in
LT111.4 in
Hybrid111.4 in
Premier111.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
L15.8 cu ft
LS15.8 cu ft
LS Fleet15.8 cu ft
LT15.8 cu ft
Hybrid11.6 cu ft
Premier15.8 cu ft
Fuel tank
L15.8 gal
LS15.8 gal
LS Fleet15.8 gal
LT15.8 gal
Hybrid13 gal
Premier15.8 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
L30
LS30
LS Fleet30
LT30
Hybrid46
Premier26
City MPG
L27
LS27
LS Fleet27
LT27
Hybrid49
Premier22
Highway MPG
L36
LS36
LS Fleet36
LT36
Hybrid43
Premier33

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu FAQ

How much does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu cost?
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has a starting MSRP of $21,680, ranging up to $30,975 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes L from $21,680; LS from $23,225; LS Fleet from $23,225; LT from $25,125; Hybrid from $27,875; Premier from $30,975. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $8,500.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu achieves up to 46 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu have?
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu offers up to 15.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu safe?
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu come in?
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is available in 6 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.