1998 Chevrolet Malibu pricing starts at $1,854 for the Malibu Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $16,690 when new. The range-topping 1998 Malibu LS Sedan 4D starts at $1,886 today, originally priced from $18,995.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Sedan 4D	$16,690	$1,854
LS Sedan 4D	$18,995	$1,886

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1998 Chevrolet Malibu models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Malibu Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Chevrolet Malibu (1997-2003) a 3.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 74% recommend it. These figures are based on 982 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu

"Sharp, comfortable, handles well"

"2nd owner. Was Exec car before me. Put approx 100000 mi on car. antitheft was annoying due to key switch/had it disabled. New engine installed 95000 mi. due to head gasket leak. Otherwise very reliable. Very sharp car with white leather seats and special dk blue paint that shows maroon tint in sunlight. Very comfortable, drives and handles great."

"DEX-COOL"

"Bought this 2002 Mailbu new in 2001. Great car with little dissapointments until we took to selling dealer for an oil change. Had to replace the intake manifold at 5 Years and 2 month, 61,000 miles. Due to GM's Dexcool dissolving the manifold ports. At least it did not take out the manifold gasket dump coolant into the oil and trash the entire engine. Appx $1200.00 to repair. Got the Dealer to refund appx $500 for the cost of the parts. Still believe in this car, but why did not GM contact us to tell us that their DEX-COOL Coolant was eating away at the cooling system."

"Decent car"

"I picked this car up for not much as I was looking for an inexpensive 2nd car. It has been ok in all areas, it is comfortable to drive. As of now I am feeding it coolant every so often as it likes to overheat. Not sure if I should fix it or just drive it until it dies and scrap it."

Overall 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu quality a 3.8 out of 5.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability

The 1998 Chevrolet Malibu receives an average consumer rating of 3.7 overall and a 3.9 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1998 Malibu Features

According to drivers of the 1998 Malibu, here are some of its best features:

Good styling, handles good, comfortable.
Inexpensive
Reliable. Well taken care of.
Good, reliable, versatile.
No mechanical problems.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu MPG by Trim

1998 Malibu Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

1998 Malibu LS Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

1998 Malibu Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Styles

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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Depreciation

A 1998 Chevrolet Malibu has a current resale value of $1,381 and trade-in value of $640.

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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$54	$1,310	$633
2023	+ $148	$1,458	$733
2024	$29	$1,429	$696
Now	$48	$1,381	$640

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3051 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	98.6 cu.ft.
	EPA Total Interior	114.6 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	15.2 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.4 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.9 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Overall Length	190.4 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	55.5 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	1000 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	16.0 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	36.4 feet
	Wheel Base	107.0 inches
	Width with mirrors	69.4 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	17 mpg
	Highway	27 mpg
	Combined	20 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	150 @ 4800 RPM
	Torque	182 @ 3200 rpm
	Engine	V6, 3.1 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles
	Corrosion	6 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Safety

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

4.0

Front Side

1.0

Rear Side

3.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1998 Chevrolet Malibu	Used 2002 Saturn S-Series	Used 1999 Mercury Tracer	Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta (New)
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Price	$1,854	$1,951	$1,602	$1,865
Consumer Rating	3.7	4.4	4.4	3.9
Fuel Economy	City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 24/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG	City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	2 years or 24000 miles
Horsepower	150 @ 4800 RPM	100 @ 5000 RPM	110 @ 5000 RPM	115 @ 5200 RPM
Engine	V6, 3.1 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD

1998 Chevrolet Malibu Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2000 Chrysler LHS	253
#2	1999 Chrysler 300	253
#3	2000 Volvo S70	236
#4	1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue	215
#20	1998 Chevrolet Malibu	150

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FAQs

Is 1998 a good year for a Chevrolet Malibu?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Malibu is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Chevrolet Malibu 1998 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Malibu is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 1998 Chevrolet Malibu gets 17 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

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