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2023 Chevrolet Malibu Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$18,358

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$11,995$22,894
Typical market range
$16,132–$18,790

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$18,358

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$24,400–$31,500

5 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

40

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 60 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

60

days of supply

Buyer's market

Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room on price on a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$22,448–$23,424

Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,400 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.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
1FL$17,666$24,700$22,724–$23,712
1LS$17,741$24,400$22,448–$23,424
1LT$18,200$27,800$25,576–$26,688
RS$18,790$26,000$23,920–$24,960
2LT$19,400$31,500$28,980–$30,240

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$16,559$24,583$32,607
Typical asking

1FL

$17,666

1FL: typical asking price $17,666, original MSRP $24,700, estimated dealer cost $22,724 to $23,712.

1LS

$17,741

1LS: typical asking price $17,741, original MSRP $24,400, estimated dealer cost $22,448 to $23,424.

1LT

$18,200

1LT: typical asking price $18,200, original MSRP $27,800, estimated dealer cost $25,576 to $26,688.

RS

$18,790

RS: typical asking price $18,790, original MSRP $26,000, estimated dealer cost $23,920 to $24,960.

2LT

$19,400

2LT: typical asking price $19,400, original MSRP $31,500, estimated dealer cost $28,980 to $30,240.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking 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 2023 Chevrolet Malibu runs about $18,669 in MT to $20,601 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$1,331$110+$19,799
TX$1,147$332$19,837
FL$1,101$1,074+$20,533
NY$734$371$19,463
PA$1,101$587$20,046
IL$1,147$683$20,188
OH$1,056$444$19,858
GA$1,285$637$20,280
NC$551$793$19,702
WA$1,193$215+$19,766
OR$0$525$18,883

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

27

MPG city

35

MPG highway

30

MPG combined

EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2023 Chevrolet Malibu configuration (Regular).

Safety & recalls

2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The front impact bar, a structural portion of the vehicle frame, may not be properly welded to the front frame rail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the right-hand and left-hand side of the vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. If the condition is found, the vehicle will be repurchased by GM. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Campaign 22V923000 · 14/12/2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262551720. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Campaign 26V212000 · 02/04/2026

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

Used 2023 Chevrolet Malibu listings ask about $18,358 at typical mileage, with most listings between $16,132 and $18,790. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,400, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $6,042 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $18,669 in MT to $20,601 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

There are about 60 days of national market supply for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room on price on a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.

Is the listed price on a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu fair?

Usually, yes. 2023 Chevrolet Malibu listings typically ask about $17,500, roughly 5% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $18,358. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,448–$23,424 — its $24,400 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 11/4/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.