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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: $24,690

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,530

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
Navigation system 495 495 795 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850      
Leather Package 1,250        
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Sunroof 1,000       900
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Driver Convenience Package     380   380
Cargo net     60 60 60
Door sill trim plates     130 130 130
Fog lights         340
Navigation system 436 436 700 700 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628      
Leather Package 1,100        
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88 88
All-weather floor mats 123 123 97 97 97
Rear spoiler 352 352      
Sunroof 880       792
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Driver Convenience Package     334   334
Cargo net     53 53 53
Door sill trim plates     114 114 114
Fog lights         299
Options (change) 4,485 2,960 2,570 2,190 2,815
Options (change) 3,947 2,605 2,262 1,928 2,477
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $30,905 $32,105 $24,690 $26,820 $28,625
Total Invoice $29,215 $30,192 $23,530 $25,487 $27,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,133
Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,905$32,105$24,690$26,820$28,625
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,7500-1,400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,205$29,355$24,690$25,420$27,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$730$3,135
Total Invoice$29,215$30,192$23,530$25,487$27,288
Adjustments for Features-2,552-2,5860-1,330-763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,663$27,606$23,530$24,157$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$0$627$2,995

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app$25$25   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
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$3,150$3,200$450$1,850$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,750$0$1,400$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,552-2,5860-1,330-763

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in181.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upgraded instruments0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested455100%
Total Not Requested00%

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