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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: $22,380

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,445

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $27,165
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $25,806
Sunroof 900 900 850
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof 792 792 748
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 900 900 950
Options (change) 792 792 836
Destination 795 795 760
Total Price $22,380 $24,885 $28,875
Total Invoice $21,445 $23,733 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,040
Model Year201220122011
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$22,380$24,885$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,380$22,705$26,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$21,445$23,733$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-2,079-1,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,445$21,654$25,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$209$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122011
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$920$3,100$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,079-1,917

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.3 in
Length181.0 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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