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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: $25,005

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,783

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $24,443 $26,762
RS Package 695      
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Navigation system 795 795 495 495
All-weather floor mats 110 110 140 140
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof 900 900 1,000  
Door sill trim plates 130 130    
Rear spoiler   410 400 400
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
RS Package 612      
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Navigation system 700 700 436 436
All-weather floor mats 97 97 123 123
Engine-block heater 88 88 66 66
Cargo net 53 53    
Sunroof 792 792 880  
Door sill trim plates 114 114    
Rear spoiler   361 352 352
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Options (change) 3,170 2,505 4,485 2,960
Options (change) 2,790 2,205 3,947 2,605
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $25,005 $26,850 $30,905 $32,105
Total Invoice $23,783 $25,490 $29,215 $30,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year2013201320152015
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,005$26,850$30,905$32,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,725-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,005$25,450$28,180$29,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0$1,150
Total Invoice$23,783$25,490$29,215$30,192
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-2,576-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,783$24,161$26,639$27,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$0$943

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320152015
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key $250  
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$300$1,700$3,025$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,725$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-2,576-2,610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
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 Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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 camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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