Negotiating leverage
42
moderate leverage / 100
~63 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2019 Chevrolet Malibu Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$13,742
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$6,500$21,528
- Typical market range
- $10,968–$15,315
- Ridekick fair price
- $13,742
- Original MSRP range
- $22,090–$31,670
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
9 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
63
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$21,362–$22,291
Estimated dealer invoice — about $23,220 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1FL | $12,153 | $23,220 | $21,362–$22,291 |
| 1LT | $13,408 | $26,620 | $24,490–$25,555 |
| 1LS | $13,643 | $23,220 | $21,362–$22,291 |
| 1RS | $14,619 | $24,220 | $22,282–$23,251 |
| LT | $15,097 | $27,695 | $25,479–$26,587 |
| Hybrid | $16,484 | $28,220 | $25,962–$27,091 |
| Premier | $16,838 | $31,670 | $29,136–$30,403 |
| 1vl | — | $22,090 | $20,323–$21,206 |
| rs | — | $26,095 | $24,007–$25,051 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$10,592$21,912$33,231
Fair price1FL
$12,153
1FL: fair price $12,153, original MSRP $23,220, estimated dealer cost $21,362 to $22,291.
1LT
$13,408
1LT: fair price $13,408, original MSRP $26,620, estimated dealer cost $24,490 to $25,555.
1LS
$13,643
1LS: fair price $13,643, original MSRP $23,220, estimated dealer cost $21,362 to $22,291.
1RS
$14,619
1RS: fair price $14,619, original MSRP $24,220, estimated dealer cost $22,282 to $23,251.
LT
$15,097
LT: fair price $15,097, original MSRP $27,695, estimated dealer cost $25,479 to $26,587.
Hybrid
$16,484
Hybrid: fair price $16,484, original MSRP $28,220, estimated dealer cost $25,962 to $27,091.
Premier
$16,838
Premier: fair price $16,838, original MSRP $31,670, estimated dealer cost $29,136 to $30,403.
1vl
—
1vl: fair price not available, original MSRP $22,090, estimated dealer cost $20,323 to $21,206.
rs
—
rs: fair price not available, original MSRP $26,095, estimated dealer cost $24,007 to $25,051.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu runs about $14,053 in MT to $15,679 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $996 | $110+ | $14,848 |
| TX | $859 | $332 | $14,933 |
| FL | $825 | $1,074+ | $15,641 |
| NY | $550 | $371 | $14,663 |
| PA | $825 | $587 | $15,154 |
| IL | $859 | $683 | $15,284 |
| OH | $790 | $444 | $14,976 |
| GA | $962 | $637 | $15,341 |
| NC | $412 | $793 | $14,947 |
| WA | $893 | $215+ | $14,850 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $14,267 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
29
MPG city
36
MPG highway
32
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2019 Chevrolet Malibu configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Campaign 21V649000 · 20/08/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $13,742, within a typical market range of $10,968 to $15,315.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $23,220, so a fair used price is roughly $9,478 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $14,053 in MT to $15,679 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
There are about 63 days of national market supply for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
How much can you negotiate on a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
Negotiating leverage rates 42/100 (moderate). ~63 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $21,362–$22,291 — its $23,220 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 9/20/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.