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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: $26,415

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,206

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Navigation system 495 495 495 495 495
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850      
Leather Package 1,250        
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100 100
Cargo mat 80 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 140 140 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Sunroof 1,000        
Driver Convenience Package     340   340
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Cargo net     60 60 60
Door sill trim plates     140 140 140
Sun and Sound Package         995
Navigation system 436 436 436 436 436
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628      
Leather Package 1,100        
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88 88
Cargo mat 70 70 70 70 70
All-weather floor mats 123 123 97 97 97
Rear spoiler 352 352      
Sunroof 880        
Driver Convenience Package     299   299
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Cargo net     53 53 53
Door sill trim plates     123 123 123
Sun and Sound Package         876
Options (change) 4,565 3,040 2,320 1,980 2,320
Options (change) 4,017 2,675 2,042 1,743 2,042
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $30,985 $32,185 $26,415 $27,075 $28,805
Total Invoice $29,285 $30,262 $25,206 $25,746 $27,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,498
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,985$32,185$26,415$27,075$28,805
Adjustments for Features-1,950-2,000-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$30,185$26,140$26,350$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$29,285$30,262$25,206$25,746$27,501
Adjustments for Features-1,843-1,881-262-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,442$28,381$24,944$25,057$27,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0$113$2,557

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key   $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
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$3,200$3,250$1,525$1,975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$2,000$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,843-1,881-262-6890

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015
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.3,085 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
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%
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
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%

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