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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: $27,710

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,345

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Driver Convenience Package 340        
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790      
Navigation system 495 495 495   495
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75 75
Cargo net 60 60 60 60 60
Cargo mat 80 80 60   60
All-weather floor mats 110 110 140 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505 505 395 395 395
Upgraded floor mats 140 140      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,270 1,150
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Driver Convenience Package 299        
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695      
Navigation system 436 436 450   450
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876      
Engine-block heater 88 88 68 68 68
Cargo net 53 53 55 55 55
Cargo mat 70 70 55   55
All-weather floor mats 97 97 127 127 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 444 444 359 359 359
Upgraded floor mats 123 123      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof     1,046 1,156 1,046
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 3,615 3,275 4,665 1,940 5,860
Options (change) 3,181 2,882 4,243 1,765 5,330
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $27,710 $28,370 $30,560 $33,735 $34,505
Total Invoice $26,345 $26,885 $29,137 $32,323 $32,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,834
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,710$28,370$30,560$33,735$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,005-1,855-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$27,920$29,555$31,880$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,325$2,045
Total Invoice$26,345$26,885$29,137$32,323$32,864
Adjustments for Features0-426-958-1,777-2,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,345$26,459$28,179$30,546$30,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0$2,367$1,918

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,775$4,330$5,180$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,005$1,855$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-426-958-1,777-2,767

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152016
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length181.0 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,085 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested18029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested18029%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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