Question 1

Was $4,825 a good price for this 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU?

Accepted Answer

848 comparable 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU listings sold at auction for a median of $3,550, spanning $3,050 to $5,500. At $4,825 this one went 36% above that median. Auction prices reflect as-is condition, so the gap usually comes down to damage severity, mileage and whether the car runs.

Question 2

What does a salvage-mn mean for this CHEVROLET MALIBU?

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This 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU was sold on a salvage-mn. A salvage title means an insurer declared the vehicle a total loss. Repairing it and passing a state inspection can convert it to a rebuilt title, which stays on the record permanently and affects resale value.

Question 3

How far is this CHEVROLET MALIBU from an export port?

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The lot sat at IAAI in IA - DE SOTO. The nearest major vehicle export port is Houston, roughly 1,000 miles away. Moving a car that distance on an open carrier typically runs $650-$950, which is a real part of the landed cost and one reason identical cars fetch different bids depending on where they sit. Rates are indicative market figures rather than quotes, and rise with fuel prices and in winter.

Question 4

Who sold this 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU?

Accepted Answer

The listing seller was STATE FARM INSURANCE. Seller type is a useful signal: insurers typically consign total-loss vehicles, rental and fleet operators consign on a cycle regardless of damage, and dealers consign trade-ins they do not want to retail. Each implies a different history behind the same damage label.

Question 5

Did this 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU come with keys?

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Yes — this lot was listed with keys present, which usually means the vehicle could at least be started or moved at the yard. Combined with right rear damage, that tells you more about its condition than the damage label alone.

Question 6

Can I buy this 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU from AutoBidCar?

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No. AutoBidCar is an archive of past auction listings, not a seller — we have never owned this vehicle. This 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU was listed at IAAI as lot 40266564 and any sale happened there. We publish the record so buyers can research what comparable vehicles actually sold for.

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT 1.5L I-4 DI, DOHC, VVT, TURBO, 160HP - 1G1ZD5STXJF234248 | $4,825

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