The Malibu comes in two trim lines, base and LS. Both come standard with a 3.1-liter V6 engine.
The base model, priced at $17,020 (plus a $585 destination charge), offers a respectable line of standard equipment features: air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, 4-speed automatic transmission, rear-seat child security locks, battery rundown protection, AM/FM stereo, tilt steering column and tachometer. Power door locks and electric rear defogger now come standard on the base model.
The LS, priced at $19,300 (again, plus a $585 destination charge), comes with a nicer cloth interior. It also comes standard with a lot of equipment we take for granted nowadays: power windows with driver's side Express-Down feature, dual remote electric outside rear view mirrors, cruise control, 6-way power driver's seat, remote keyless entry, and custom cloth bucket seats.