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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: $23,375

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,321

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Navigation system 995 995 1,120 795 795
Sunroof 900 900 1,000 1,000  
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,175 1,900
Advanced Safety Package     890    
Navigation system 876 876 986 700 700
Sunroof 792 792 880 880  
Leather Package     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,034 1,672
Advanced Safety Package     783    
Options (change) 1,895 1,895 5,185 3,970 2,695
Options (change) 1,668 1,668 4,563 3,494 2,372
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Total Price $23,375 $25,880 $31,955 $30,110 $31,310
Total Invoice $22,321 $24,609 $30,165 $28,495 $29,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,819
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,375$25,880$31,955$30,110$31,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-4,320-3,545-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,375$23,700$27,635$26,565$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,070$0$1,150
Total Invoice$22,321$24,609$30,165$28,495$29,459
Adjustments for Features0-2,073-4,078-3,355-3,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,321$22,536$26,087$25,140$26,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$947$0$937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$370$2,550$4,690$3,915$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180$4,320$3,545$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,073-4,078-3,355-3,382

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
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 Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
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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