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2025 Chevrolet Malibu RS Cost to Own
$49,818
A 2025 Chevrolet Malibu RS has a 5-year cost-to-own of $49,818. After 5 years a 2025 Malibu RS will depreciate $17,802 and have a residual value of $10,193. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $32,016.
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The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu RS is in the top 10% for Cost to Own among all Mid-size Cars.
2025 Chevrolet Malibu RS 5-Year Depreciation: $17,802
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$32,016
Fuel:
$8,706
Insurance:
$14,790
Financing:
$3,385
State Fees:
$3,401
Maintenance:
N/A
Repairs:
$1,734
Total: $32,016
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$17,802
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$32,016
5-Year Cost To Own$49,818
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gallons | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Front Head Room | 39.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 194.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.7 cu.ft. | ||
Wheel Base | 111.0 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 28 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 36 mpg | ||
Combined | 31 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 163 @ 5700 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 184 @ 2500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 3 years / 36000 miles |
2025 Chevrolet Malibu RS Standard Features
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2025 Chevrolet Malibu
KBB.com Review
3.5
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Roomy, comfy cabin. Relatively cheap to buy. Decent fuel economy.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Outdated. Weak engine.
2025 Chevrolet Malibu
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
3.9
Consumer Rating
157 ratings
Value
4.0
Performance
3.9
Quality
3.9
Comfort
4.1
Reliability
3.9
Styling
4.3
2025 Chevrolet Malibu RS Safety
Safety Features & Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2025 Chevrolet Malibu RS |  New 2026 Toyota Camry |  New 2026 Honda Accord |  New 2026 Nissan Altima | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,995 | $30,495 | $29,590 | $28,720 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 28/Hwy 36/Comb 31 MPG | City 52/Hwy 49/Comb 51 MPG | City 30/Hwy 38/Comb 33 MPG | City 26/Hwy 36/Comb 30 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $49,818 | $50,571 | $49,969 | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 163 @ 5700 RPM | 225 @ 6000 RPM | 192 @ 6000 RPM | 188 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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