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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
RS Package 695 595      
Navigation system 995 995 495   495
Proximity key 300        
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Sunroof 900 900      
Convenience and Technology Package     995   995
Sport Package     795    
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270  
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
RS Package 612 524      
Navigation system 876 876 450   450
Proximity key 264        
Obstacle detection, rear 260        
Sunroof 792 792      
Convenience and Technology Package     905   905
Sport Package     723    
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof     1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066  
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 4,830 2,270 5,230
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 4,393 2,066 4,757
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $30,830 $34,120 $33,980
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $29,388 $32,677 $32,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,133
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6T9CVT
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)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$24,665$26,475$30,830$34,120$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-2,935-3,825-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$27,895$30,295$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$2,400$1,450
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$29,388$32,677$32,392
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-2,798-3,663-4,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$26,590$29,014$27,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$2,424$1,384

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
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   
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$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
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Manual height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,095$3,650$5,030$5,920$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$2,935$3,825$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-2,798-3,663-4,418

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
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.13.0 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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
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%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%

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 warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, 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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