2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1LT

VIN 1G1ZD5ST2JF259273 GOOD DEAL · $2,600 below typical price Orlando, FL
Listed at
$9,399
typical market $11,999 · 471 comps

This 2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1LT is listed at $9,399 with 96,400 miles in Orlando, FL.

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Market price range

Based on 471 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026
This vehicle · $9,399
Below market
$7,900
Typical price
$11,999
Above market
$16,995

This vehicle: $9,399 — $2,600 below the typical market price ($11,999)

Asking $9,399 · typical market price $11,999 · based on 471 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Jun 22, 2024 · $10,773 Jul 13, 2026 · $7,309

Asking prices recorded across 12 listing dates for VIN 1G1ZD5ST2JF259273, spanning 2 years 1 month.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lions Pre Owned Cars Orlando, FL 32808 $9,399 96,400 mi 2025-06-25

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lions Pre-Owned Orlando, FL 32808 $7,309 110,694 mi 2026-07-13
Lions Pre-Owned Cars Orlando, FL 32856 $7,309 110,694 mi 2026-07-03
Lions Pre-Owned Cars 32856 $7,890 110,694 mi 2026-01-30
Lions Pre Owned Cars Miami Miami, FL 33142 $7,890 110,694 mi 2026-01-25
Driveway Direct Motors Orlando, FL 32839 $8,990 126,780 mi 2025-01-29
$10,773 124 mi 2024-06-22

What would this 2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1LT cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$167
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $940 down
Amount financed
$8,459
Total interest
$1,561

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G1ZD5ST2JF259273
Trim
LT 1LT
Engine
1.5L · V4
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
30
MPG
City
27
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Chevrolet Malibu likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $2,292
Fuel $7,750
Insurance $8,925
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $24,467

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 6 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Chevrolet Malibu 4 DR FWD

6 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 18V400000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles,…
    NHTSA campaign 18V576000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse,…
    NHTSA campaign 18V358000

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 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Malibu over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,000 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $11,995
April 2026 $12,000
May 2026 $12,084
June 2026 $12,422
July 2026 $12,495
August 2026 $12,995

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
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 1LT (this car) $9,399 471
2016 Toyota Camry $15,623 40 +$6,224
2020 Toyota Corolla $14,656 35 +$5,257
2018 Honda Accord $16,343 34 +$6,944
2020 Hyundai Elantra $12,489 31 +$3,090
2018 Ford Fusion $8,196 30 −$1,203

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

Market by model year

Gen 6 · 2016–2025

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
2025 1,342 $20,840 100% 42,506 mi
2024 3,840 $19,400 93% 54,718 mi
2023 2,134 $17,497 84% 70,077 mi
2022 1,086 $16,802 81% 72,164 mi
2021 541 $14,998 72% 86,589 mi
2020 918 $13,990 67% 89,094 mi
2019 632 $12,999 62% 97,349 mi
2018 760 $12,492 60% 101,680 mi

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