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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: $23,685

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,620

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $27,027
Driver Convenience Package 380    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Door sill trim plates 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Fog lights 340    
Driver Convenience Package 334    
Engine-block heater 88 88 66
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Sunroof 792 792  
Fog lights 299    
Options (change) 1,850 1,130 75
Options (change) 1,627 994 66
Destination 795 795 760
Total Price $23,685 $25,475 $29,435
Total Invoice $22,620 $24,279 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year201320132012
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$23,685$25,475$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,685$24,075$28,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0
Total Invoice$22,620$24,279$27,853
Adjustments for Features0-1,334-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,620$22,945$26,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132012
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$1,150$2,550$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,334-1,031

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

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

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