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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,969

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelCruzeMalibu Limited
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $28,420
Base Invoice $22,536 $26,857
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Driver Confidence II Package 790  
RS Package 995  
Door sill trim plates 125  
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Engine-block heater 100 75
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Driver Confidence II Package 719  
RS Package 905  
Door sill trim plates 114  
All-weather floor mats 127 127
Engine-block heater 91 68
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Navigation system   450
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 5,010 3,555
Options (change) 4,558 3,234
Destination 875 875
Total Price $29,360 $32,850
Total Invoice $27,969 $30,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,130
Model Year20182016
ModelCruzeMalibu Limited
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,360$32,850
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$32,850
Total Invoice$27,969$30,966
Adjustments for Features-1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,836$30,966

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelCruzeMalibu Limited
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,005$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelCruzeMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length183.7 in191.5 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

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%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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