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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,075

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu Classic
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $20,320
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $19,304
RS Package 695 595  
Sunroof 900 900 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
RS Package 612 524  
Sunroof 792 792 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 1,595 1,495 2,410
Options (change) 1,404 1,316 2,001
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $23,075 $25,480 $23,380
Total Invoice $22,057 $24,257 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,709
Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu Classic
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,075$25,480$23,380
Adjustments for Features-1,895-3,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$21,530$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$22,057$24,257$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,811-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,246$20,497$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$251$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu Classic
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,420$5,475$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$3,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,811-3,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelCruzeMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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