The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Starting at $18,770, the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Base is powered by a 2.2L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 24-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2004ChevroletMalibuLT , priced at $ 23,270 , is powered by a 3.5L , 6 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 23-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway.