$500 higher median
2008 Hyundai Elantra
$4,995Median asking price · 68 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$6,794
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu prices in the U.S.
$3,999
Median pre-owned asking price
61 pre-owned listings · Updated October 31, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$3,290 – $5,995 All 61 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$3,999Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 31, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2008 Chevrolet Malibu in the U.S. is $3,999, based on 61 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu in the U.S. is $3,999 based on 61 active listings.
61 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 31, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$248.
Typical: $3,290–$5,995 — the middle half of 61 asking prices
Median $3,999
$1,429 low
$9,845 high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$3,999
Pre-owned median (61)
148,716
Average mileage
What moves the price
Trim
The LS (1LS) typically asks $3,372, while the LTZ asks $5,747 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $2,375About these price differences
The $3,290–$5,995 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Trim. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Estimated asking price · All trims
$3,999
$3,290
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$5,995
61 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 61 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2008 Chevrolet Malibu listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $3,999
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
LS
$1,995
VIN 1G1ZG57B28F298401
−$2,004 · vs all-listings median
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
LT
$3,080
VIN 1G1ZJ57B08F211371
−$919 · vs all-listings median
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
LT
$3,995
VIN 1G1ZT58N68F102643
at typical · vs all-listings median
View 2 more priced VINs
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2008 Chevrolet Malibu with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 31, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu in this catalog, the 2008 Nissan Sentra has the lowest median asking price ($4,798, 35 listings with photos) and the 2008 Honda Civic the highest ($6,580, 321 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 31, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 50 listings with photos, catalog median $4,495 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $3,500–$5,995
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$355 higher median
2008 Nissan Versa
$4,850Median asking price · 39 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$6,499
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$303 higher median
2008 Nissan Sentra
$4,798Median asking price · 35 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,499–$5,995
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$1,025 higher median
2008 Honda FIT
$5,520Median asking price · 59 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,900–$7,495
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Sport listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$2,085 higher median
2008 Honda Civic
$6,580Median asking price · 321 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,995–$8,198
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LX listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | see price overview above | $3,500–$5,995 | 50 |
| 2008 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $4,995 | $3,995–$6,794 | 68 |
| 2008 Nissan Versa All trims | $4,850 | $3,995–$6,499 | 39 |
| 2008 Nissan Sentra All trims | $4,798 | $3,499–$5,995 | 35 |
| 2008 Honda FIT All trims | $5,520 | $4,900–$7,495 | 59 |
| 2008 Honda Civic All trims | $6,580 | $4,995–$8,198 | 321 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 31, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu: explore your market
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 61
Median asking price $3,999
Not enough national mileage bands to draw a reliable curve. Select a state to explore its available trim prices and mileage data.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu: price by trim
United States · all states · October 31, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT (1LT) | 27 listings | $4,661 | $3,537–$6,387 | |
| LS (1LS) | 17 listings | $3,372 | $2,372–$4,618 | |
| LTZ | 15 listings | $5,747 | $3,995–$5,995 |
Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive.
Understand the differences
2008 Chevrolet Malibu: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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LTZ (&1LZ) 3.6L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZK577 · year code 8$6,898 Median asking price · U.S. 18 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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LT (& 2LT) 3.6L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZJ577 · year code 8$4,500 Median asking price · U.S. 12 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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BAS Hybrid (&1HY) 2.4L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZF575 · year code 8280 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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LS Classic (&1LS) 3.5L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZS58N · year code 8381 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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LS Classic (&1LS) 2.2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZS58F · year code 81,126 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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LTZ (&1LZ) 2.4L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZK57B · year code 8$3,995 Median asking price · U.S. 17 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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LT Classic (&1LT) 3.5L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZT58N · year code 8$3,995 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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LS (&1LS) 2.4L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZG57B · year code 8$4,008 Median asking price · U.S. 20 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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LT (& 2LT) 2.4L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 1G1ZJ57B · year code 8$6,495 Median asking price · U.S. 15 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2008 Chevrolet Malibu factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is $4,995 (October 2026) — down 3.9% from $5,200 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $4,995 | $3,937–$6,000 | 72 |
| September 2026 | $4,530 | $3,844–$6,246 | 71 |
| August 2026 | $4,994 | $3,317–$6,495 | 74 |
| July 2026 | $4,999 | $2,999–$6,995 | 57 |
| June 2026 | $5,495 | $4,495–$6,995 | 57 |
| May 2026 | $4,995 | $3,412–$5,995 | 46 |
| April 2026 | $5,997 | $4,149–$7,922 | 48 |
| March 2026 | $4,999 | $3,996–$6,826 | 78 |
| February 2026 | $4,750 | $3,500–$5,999 | 65 |
| January 2026 | $4,800 | $2,995–$5,995 | 55 |
| December 2025 | $5,945 | $3,995–$6,417 | 48 |
| November 2025 | $5,200 | $3,888–$5,997 | 35 |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 31, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$4,850
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Texas
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 29
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
California
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$4,944
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Ohio
Typical asking price
$4,498
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 30
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Florida
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 32
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kentucky
Typical asking price
$4,245
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$3,600
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oklahoma
Typical asking price
$4,700
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Pennsylvania
Typical asking price
$5,974
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Utah
Typical asking price
$4,499
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Colorado
Typical asking price
$5,999
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$6,247
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$3,918
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New York
Typical asking price
$4,250
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Carolina
Typical asking price
$6,494
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$4,998
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arizona
Typical asking price
$5,750
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Iowa
Typical asking price
$4,495
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 15
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$5,995
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$3,399
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Tennessee
Typical asking price
$4,974
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wisconsin
Typical asking price
$13,674
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
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| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $4,995 | 32 | 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Ohio | $4,498 | 30 | 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Texas | $4,995 | 29 | 4 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Illinois | $4,995 | 25 | 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Indiana | $4,850 | 25 | 4 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Michigan | $2,999 | 25 | 6 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| California | $4,999 | 21 | 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Wisconsin | $13,674 | 16 | 0 |
| Washington | $5,842 | 16 | 5 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Iowa | $4,495 | 15 | 0 |
| Kentucky | $4,245 | 14 | 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Virginia | $4,998 | 14 | 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $6,494 | 12 | 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Minnesota | $3,918 | 11 | 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $5,974 | 11 | 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Colorado | $5,999 | 9 | 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $3,600 | 9 | 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Oklahoma | $4,700 | 8 | 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Nebraska | $5,995 | 7 | 0 |
| Oregon | $4,995 | 7 | 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Massachusetts | $4,944 | 6 | 3 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Utah | $4,499 | 6 | 2 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Connecticut | $6,247 | 6 | 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Tennessee | $4,974 | 6 | 0 |
| New York | $4,250 | 5 | 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| North Dakota | $3,399 | 5 | 0 |
| Kansas | $4,999 | 5 | 1 Shop 2007–2009 nearby → |
| Arizona | $5,750 | 5 | 0 |
Listed this year counts every 2008 Chevrolet Malibu first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Chevrolet Malibu years
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2007
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Chevrolet Malibu
Typical asking price
$5,585
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2025 $19,745 Median
- 2024 $18,587 Median
- 2023 $16,900 Median
- 2022 $15,997 Median
- 2021 $14,794 Median
- 2020 $13,724 Median
- 2019 $12,995 Median
- 2018 $11,694 Median
- 2017 $10,995 Median
- 2016 $9,995 Median
- 2015 $8,499 Median
- 2014 $7,995 Median
- 2013 $6,950 Median
- 2012 $5,995 Median
- 2011 $5,695 Median
- 2010 $5,497 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$83
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $466 down
Amount financed
$4,195
Total interest
$785
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2008 Chevrolet Malibu prices range from $1,429 to $9,845?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $3,290 and $5,995 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $4,787 a good price for a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
$4,787 is the market average as of October 31, 2026. The $3,999 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2008 Chevrolet Malibu are for sale right now?
61 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2008 Chevrolet Malibu?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 61 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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