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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,580

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,433

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $24,985 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $23,986 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995          
Driver Convenience Package 380   380      
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,120 795 795
Engine-block heater 100 100 100   75 75
Cargo net 60 60 60      
Door sill trim plates 130 130 130      
Sunroof   900 900 1,000 1,000  
Fog lights     340      
Leather Package       1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,175 1,900
Advanced Safety Package       890    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876          
Driver Convenience Package 334   334      
Navigation system 700 700 700 986 700 700
Engine-block heater 88 88 88   66 66
Cargo net 53 53 53      
Door sill trim plates 114 114 114      
Sunroof   792 792 880 880  
Fog lights     299      
Leather Package       880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,034 1,672
Advanced Safety Package       783    
Options (change) 2,460 1,985 2,705 5,185 4,045 2,770
Options (change) 2,165 1,747 2,380 4,563 3,560 2,438
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $24,580 $26,615 $28,515 $31,955 $30,185 $31,385
Total Invoice $23,433 $25,306 $27,191 $30,165 $28,561 $29,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,833
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$24,580$26,615$28,515$31,955$30,185$31,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-800-3,165-2,425-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$25,415$27,715$28,790$27,760$28,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$3,135$1,030$0$1,150
Total Invoice$23,433$25,306$27,191$30,165$28,561$29,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-763-2,988-2,295-2,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,433$24,165$26,428$27,177$26,266$27,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$2,995$911$0$931

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Proximity key $250    
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Engine-block heater$35$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit$0     
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$685$1,885$1,485$3,850$3,110$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$800$3,165$2,425$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-763-2,988-2,295-2,328

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142014
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length181.0 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested455100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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