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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $25,020
Base Invoice $22,080 $24,019
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Driver Confidence II Package 790  
RS Package 995  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Sun and Wheels Package   1,500
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Driver Confidence II Package 719  
RS Package 905  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Sun and Wheels Package   1,365
Options (change) 4,645 5,480
Options (change) 4,226 4,985
Destination 875 875
Total Price $28,640 $31,375
Total Invoice $27,181 $29,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,003
Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4163hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,640$31,375
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$30,645
Total Invoice$27,181$29,879
Adjustments for Features0-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,181$29,184

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key $5
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-695

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length183.7 in193.8 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,086 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested1925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%

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%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested62599%
Total Not Requested51%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
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)350Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/45R18 tires400Yes
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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