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1998 Chevrolet Malibu (base trim)

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1998 Chevrolet Malibu
Resale Value:$3,025  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.4L L4; 2.2L V6; 3.1L V8; 4.4L V8; 5.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 3.8L V8
Transmissions: 0 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual; 3 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive
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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$3,578$3,012$1,583N/A$5,325$4,417$2,758
50,001 - 60,000$3,478$2,912$1,583N/A$5,225$4,317$2,758
60,001 - 70,000$3,378$2,812$1,583N/A$5,125$4,217$2,758
70,001 - 85,000$3,278$2,712$1,583N/A$5,025$4,117$2,758
85,001 - 100,000$3,178$2,612$1,583N/A$4,925$4,017$2,758
100,001 - 115,000$2,903$2,512$1,583N/A$4,650$3,917$2,758
115,001 - 130,000$2,478$2,237$1,583N/A$4,225$3,642$2,758
130,001 - 150,000$2,003$1,812$1,583N/A$3,750$3,217$2,758
150,001 - 170,000$1,478$1,362$1,158N/A$3,225$2,767$2,333
170,001 - 999,999$978$837$733N/A$2,725$2,242$1,908

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Specs (base trim)

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2,392 cc 2.4 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 90 mm bore, 94 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
57 liter fuel tank
Power: 112 kW , 150 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 155 ft lb , 210 Nm @ 4,400 rpm

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant