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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: $26,415

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,206

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $24,443 $26,762
Driver Convenience Package 340   340    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Navigation system 495 495 495 495 495
Cargo mat 80 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 140 140
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75 75
Cargo net 60 60 60    
Door sill trim plates 140 140 140    
Sun and Sound Package     995    
Leather Package       1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler       400 400
Sunroof       1,000  
Driver Convenience Package 299   299    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876      
Navigation system 436 436 436 436 436
Cargo mat 70 70 70 70 70
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 123 123
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66 66
Cargo net 53 53 53    
Door sill trim plates 123 123 123    
Sun and Sound Package     876    
Leather Package       1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       990 1,628
Rear spoiler       352 352
Sunroof       880  
Options (change) 2,320 1,980 2,320 4,565 3,040
Options (change) 2,042 1,743 2,042 4,017 2,675
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $26,415 $27,075 $28,805 $30,985 $32,185
Total Invoice $25,206 $25,746 $27,501 $29,285 $30,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,498
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$26,415$27,075$28,805$30,985$32,185
Adjustments for Features-275-7250-1,950-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,140$26,350$28,805$29,035$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,665$0$1,150
Total Invoice$25,206$25,746$27,501$29,285$30,262
Adjustments for Features-262-6890-1,843-1,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,944$25,057$27,501$27,442$28,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$2,557$0$939

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDiesel2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key $250   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,525$1,975$1,250$3,200$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$725$0$1,950$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-262-6890-1,843-1,881

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,085 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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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