2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT Classic 1LT

VIN 1G1ZH57B784271140 GOOD DEAL · $395 below typical price Trenton, NJ
Listed at
$3,600
typical market $3,995 · 15 comps

This 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT Classic 1LT is listed at $3,600 with 172,634 miles in Trenton, NJ.

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Market price range

Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026
This vehicle · $3,600
Below market
$2,997
Typical price
$3,995
Above market
$6,752

This vehicle: $3,600 — $395 below the typical market price ($3,995)

Asking $3,600 · typical market price $3,995 · based on 15 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $299 (+8.3%) over 17 days.

Aug 3, 2026 · $3,600 Aug 20, 2026 · $3,899

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1G1ZH57B784271140, spanning 17 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Trenton, NJ 8620 $3,600 172,634 mi 2026-08-05
Absolute Auto Solutions Hamilton, NJ 8620 $3,600 172,634 mi 2026-08-03

What would this 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT Classic 1LT cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$64
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $360 down
Amount financed
$3,240
Total interest
$600

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G1ZH57B784271140
Trim
LT Classic 1LT
Engine
2.4L · V4
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Chevrolet Malibu likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,300
Insurance $7,693
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $22,993

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has 5 recall campaigns as of July 2026.

5 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles…
    NHTSA campaign 14V252000
  • STEERING
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn…
    NHTSA campaign 14V153000
  • POWER TRAIN
    General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 14V224000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu over the last 6 months — the market softened $9 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $4,999
April 2026 $5,999
May 2026 $4,995
June 2026 $5,498
July 2026 $5,290
August 2026 $4,990

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT Classic 1LT (this car) $3,600 15
2010 Toyota Camry $4,700 5 +$1,100
2006 Honda Accord $3,700 3 +$100
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class $4,699 3 +$1,099
2007 Mazda MAZDA3 $3,749 2 +$149
2007 Infiniti G35 $4,550 2 +$950

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2007–2009

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2009 103 $5,291 100% 128,707 mi
2008 54 $4,398 83% 141,932 mi
2007 39 $4,195 79% 130,885 mi

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