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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $24,443 $26,762
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 475      
RS Package 695 695    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495 495
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Sunroof 850 850 1,000  
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler     400 400
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 418      
RS Package 612 612    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 436 436
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Sunroof 748 748 880  
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Rear spoiler     352 352
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 4,270 2,745
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 3,758 2,416
Destination 750 750 825 825
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $30,690 $31,890
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $29,026 $30,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,306
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$26,235$27,060$30,690$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,975-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$28,715$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$1,150
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$29,026$30,003
Adjustments for Features0-332-1,868-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$27,158$28,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0$940

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
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 
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
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,815$2,165$3,790$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,975$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-1,868-1,905

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length181.0 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
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?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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 camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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