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Mid-size sedan market compels GM to reduce Malibu's price

GasBuddy Blog -- For GM to react so quickly --in February-- suggests they see a vibrant market for mid-sized sedans this year and they wanted to give the Malibu its best shot right now at competing in a crowded field of good quality vehicles.

Or, as Nathan Bomey of the Detroit Free-Press says, they're cutting the price of the Chevrolet Malibu in an acknowledgment that it's falling below expectations in the ferociously competitive segment.

Either way you interpret GM's move, it could mean opportunity.

GM confirmed Friday that it had reduced Malibu's price by $345, $415 and $770 for the LS, LTZ and LT models, respectively.

The company cut the price for the Malibu Eco and 2LT models by $300.

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Submitted Feb 22, 2013 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 3:59:00 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse how about an over all lowering of vehicle prices?
Sherri0622 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:5 Points:45,350 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2013 11:12:57 PM Ignore Sherri0622 Report Abuse it is worth a look, but the price-cuts listed in this article need another look also! As listed, they're not large enough to justify a trip to the dealership!
Zing20 All-Star Author Fresno Posts:694 Points:172,045 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2013 12:07:23 AM Ignore Zing20 Report Abuse Cut the price some more, and more will be sold.
nicebuttco Rookie Author Denver Posts:2 Points:1,095 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:29:20 PM Ignore nicebuttco Report Abuse Wow
JDchefF Champion Author Lancaster Posts:1,045 Points:228,270 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 10:04:34 AM Ignore JDchefF Report Abuse Interesting, but still not interested in one.
coughlin Champion Author San Jose Posts:5,185 Points:1,117,865 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 8:46:09 AM Ignore coughlin Report Abuse They should have done it initially.
Alanj44 Rookie Author Birmingham Posts:96 Points:137,820 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 6:39:22 AM Ignore Alanj44 Report Abuse The haters are going to hate,.. While I'm not a Mailibu buyer, I am looking forward to that Impala SS, the Holden one..
bell013 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:516 Points:100,150 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 5:09:49 AM Ignore bell013 Report Abuse Won't effect me.
RUNNLATE Champion Author Hawaii Posts:85,080 Points:2,283,460 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 3:00:39 AM Ignore RUNNLATE Report Abuse Hertz rents me the LTZ model almost every place I travel. Great car! But...at home, I drive an Audi!
ovillaone All-Star Author Dallas Posts:785 Points:178,430 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:57:46 AM Ignore ovillaone Report Abuse government motors vs toyoto and honda...good luck
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:12,218 Points:2,671,905 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:55:56 AM Ignore WilW Report Abuse Compete with the Accord? I don't think so.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,916 Points:3,103,675 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:54:26 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse they have improved greatly...
Z06KY Champion Author Louisville Posts:5,145 Points:905,715 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:50:53 AM Ignore Z06KY Report Abuse We don't buy GM anymore, but the trucks are great.
fratt Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:9,825 Points:2,644,930 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:46:16 AM Ignore fratt Report Abuse Old news.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,010 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:45:10 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Mid-size sedan market compels GM to reduce Malibu's price? GM has to do something to stimulate vehicle sales, the Malibu will Not sell itself. There are other much better vehicles available and at a better price. I will drive my vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, Plug In, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept and certainly NOT a GM, Ford, Chrysler, Fiat, Prius, Tesla, Leaf, Volt, Peugeot or an NYC/Hurricane Sandy Special 'exploding submarine' Fiskar Karma Inbred! Drive vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high!
sleuth696 All-Star Author Ventura Posts:943 Points:202,165 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:45:02 AM Ignore sleuth696 Report Abuse figures
hybridaholic Champion Author Appleton Posts:8,365 Points:1,555,815 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:41:52 AM Ignore hybridaholic Report Abuse Great cars.
D4444J Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,839 Points:588,880 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:39:32 AM Ignore D4444J Report Abuse Not so much of a price drop.
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,545 Points:2,718,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:38:47 AM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse Huh?
Jamer Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:8,754 Points:1,635,285 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:37:51 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse Old article.
SnickersDog Champion Author Denver Posts:3,283 Points:680,985 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:36:52 AM Ignore SnickersDog Report Abuse Cool.
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,155 Points:1,594,740 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:32:57 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse "TDImons" Yes
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,393 Points:1,268,410 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:32:27 AM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse Shhhh! Don't tell Uncle O. He'll just give them more money.
E350 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:118 Points:12,350 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:31:02 AM Ignore E350 Report Abuse Gee, that might pay for the add on dealer charges.
TDImons Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,217 Points:545,380 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:27:13 AM Ignore TDImons Report Abuse IMHO, GM and Chrysler are where the Koreans were 10 years ago. They can't compete on quality (thanks UAW)so they need to offer more content than their competitors while undercutting their price by several thousands. If I was in the market for this class of car, after looking at the Fusion and Sonata why would I go to a Chevy dealer.
F22Raptor Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:12,589 Points:2,458,070 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:25:59 AM Ignore F22Raptor Report Abuse hohum
Beboper Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,727 Points:2,163,790 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:20:06 AM Ignore Beboper Report Abuse old news
UseLessGasFolks Champion Author Iowa Posts:5,446 Points:1,295,850 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:18:30 AM Ignore UseLessGasFolks Report Abuse My brother just got one a few months ago. Nice car.
MyRedSky Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,139 Points:1,114,150 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:16:54 AM Ignore MyRedSky Report Abuse or, the Malibu is crap. I choose answer B.
rmwarriors Rookie Author San Jose Posts:4 Points:21,080 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:15:13 AM Ignore rmwarriors Report Abuse This car is ugly, looks cheap interior wise, and fall short in almost all areas compared to it competition. I do not see how this car will sell unless it gets deep discounts.
jmg144 Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,702 Points:2,901,130 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:11:54 AM Ignore jmg144 Report Abuse Overall, is there less demand for mid-sized sedans?
joko0 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,970 Points:565,615 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:11:24 AM Ignore joko0 Report Abuse How about a reduction in gas prices?
mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,545 Points:1,998,095 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:11:08 AM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse Trying to stay with the competition
wshutton Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,667 Points:924,945 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:09:57 AM Ignore wshutton Report Abuse Seams like a nice car. This just doesn't seem to be much of a discount.
jetlagAK Champion Author Anchorage Posts:2,251 Points:635,675 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:07:40 AM Ignore jetlagAK Report Abuse Still not happy about govt. motors.
ldiggy All-Star Author Wilmington Posts:773 Points:288,660 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:06:28 AM Ignore ldiggy Report Abuse Sounds good to me.
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:10,099 Points:2,348,605 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:04:32 AM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse The market won again.
djp071158 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:668 Points:293,000 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 2:01:54 AM Ignore djp071158 Report Abuse How many tankfulls of gas is this?
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,537 Points:1,858,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:57:26 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Sounds good.
RayJ03054 Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:227 Points:1,038,140 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:56:56 AM Ignore RayJ03054 Report Abuse $345 to $770, that's less than the amount my taxes went up on January 1st. I'm sure GM is not worried, obama will bail them out again with our money.
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,596 Points:1,594,520 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:54:29 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...may have to go even lower...
pepinoNC Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,154 Points:658,790 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:47:43 AM Ignore pepinoNC Report Abuse OK
Glock26 Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,524 Points:632,385 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:42:36 AM Ignore Glock26 Report Abuse Good!!!
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,378 Points:178,525 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:40:55 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse proper pricing can move just about anything
twobroke61 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,380 Points:1,588,960 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:35:25 AM Ignore twobroke61 Report Abuse wow what a big discount LOL
GoGoGoodyear Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,049 Points:507,105 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:32:32 AM Ignore GoGoGoodyear Report Abuse I'll take "Not A Very Popular Car" for $300 Alex.
WantLowLowLow Champion Author Dallas Posts:11,881 Points:1,294,545 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:28:43 AM Ignore WantLowLowLow Report Abuse Wow, what a deal! I am getting one today..... NOT. LOL
SilliesRock Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,188 Points:1,162,865 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:23:54 AM Ignore SilliesRock Report Abuse That, and the fact that it's an ugly car no one really wants to buy.
Tiernan2012 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,088 Points:175,285 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:23:36 AM Ignore Tiernan2012 Report Abuse At least some prices are headed in the right direction...
badharley Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,030 Points:741,285 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 1:22:40 AM Ignore badharley Report Abuse Try lowering the price by $1,000.00.