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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,415

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,206

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibu Limited
Trim2LTLTZDieselLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $28,420
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $26,857
Driver Convenience Package 340   340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Navigation system 495 495 495 495
Cargo mat 80 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 140
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Cargo net 60 60 60  
Sun and Sound Package     995  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Rear spoiler       400
Driver Convenience Package 299   299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Navigation system 436 436 436 450
Cargo mat 70 70 70 73
Door sill trim plates 123 123 123  
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 127
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 68
Cargo net 53 53 53  
Sun and Sound Package     876  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Rear spoiler       364
Options (change) 2,320 1,980 2,320 3,040
Options (change) 2,042 1,743 2,042 2,766
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $26,415 $27,075 $28,805 $32,335
Total Invoice $25,206 $25,746 $27,501 $30,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,668
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibu Limited
Trim2LTLTZDieselLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,415$27,075$28,805$32,335
Adjustments for Features-275-7250-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,140$26,350$28,805$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,665$0
Total Invoice$25,206$25,746$27,501$30,498
Adjustments for Features-262-6890-1,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,944$25,057$27,501$28,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$2,557$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibu Limited
Trim2LTLTZDieselLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key $250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,425$1,875$1,150$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$725$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-262-6890-1,886

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20152016
ModelCruzeMalibu Limited
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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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 Limited 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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