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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: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $4,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495   495
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445      
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,500        
Driver Convenience Package 475        
Sunroof 850 850      
Temporary spare tire 100 100      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Sun and Wheels Package     1,300 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 450   450
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392      
Machined alloy wheels 0        
2LT Equipment Group 2,400        
Driver Convenience Package 418        
Sunroof 748 748      
Temporary spare tire 88 88      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Sun and Wheels Package     1,183 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Options (change) 6,365 3,390 4,085 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 5,802 2,984 3,716 2,066 4,667
Destination 750 750 875 875 875
Total Price $25,540 $26,365 $30,085 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $24,240 $25,070 $28,711 $32,677 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,524
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$25,540$26,365$30,085$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,040-3,130-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$26,015$28,045$30,990$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$24,240$25,070$28,711$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-333-1,947-2,998-3,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,240$24,737$26,764$29,679$28,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$0$2,915$1,782

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,465$5,155$6,245$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,040$3,130$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-1,947-2,998-3,756

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length181.0 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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