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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: $23,745

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,673

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $27,095
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $25,605
Driver Convenience Package 380    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900 800
Cargo net 60 60  
Fog lights 340    
Driver Convenience Package 334    
Engine-block heater 88 88 62
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Sunroof 792 792 664
Cargo net 53 53  
Fog lights 299    
Options (change) 1,910 1,190 875
Options (change) 1,680 1,047 726
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $23,745 $25,535 $28,620
Total Invoice $22,673 $24,332 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,139
Model Year201320132008
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$23,745$25,535$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$24,135$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0
Total Invoice$22,673$24,332$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,334-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,673$22,998$25,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132008
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 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$2,800$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,334-1,169

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132008
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.3,451 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested40567%
Total Not Requested20033%

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