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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $23,120
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $22,080
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 1,195 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Navigation system 495   495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270 1,150  
Driver Confidence II Package       790
Enhanced Convenience Package       865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
RS Package       995
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 1,087 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Navigation system 450   450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156 1,046  
Driver Confidence II Package       719
Enhanced Convenience Package       787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
RS Package       905
Options (change) 5,130 2,465 5,130 4,645
Options (change) 4,666 2,243 4,666 4,226
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $31,025 $34,260 $33,775 $28,640
Total Invoice $29,560 $32,801 $32,200 $27,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,683
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H153hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,025$34,260$33,775$28,640
Adjustments for Features-730-1,720-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$32,540$32,920$28,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$2,625$0
Total Invoice$29,560$32,801$32,200$27,181
Adjustments for Features-696-1,647-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,864$31,154$31,385$27,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,290$2,521$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,330$5,320$4,455$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$1,720$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-696-1,647-8150

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in183.7 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

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%
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%
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

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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%
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%
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 Cruze Premier

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%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested52572%
Total Not Requested20028%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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