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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: $4,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120202020
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $26,670 $33,370
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
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  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
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  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Options (change) 6,365 3,390 2,045 2,270
Options (change) 5,802 2,984 1,861 2,066
Destination 750 750 925 925
Total Price $25,540 $26,365 $29,640 $36,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,431
Model Year2011201120202020
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,540$26,365$29,640$36,565
Adjustments for Features-85-4350-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,455$25,930$29,640$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$3,710

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201120202020
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,840$5,190$4,755$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$435$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-81-4140-263

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112020
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length181.0 in194.2 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,127 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 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
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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%

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