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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: $25,750

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,620

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $27,027
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Driver Convenience Package 340   340  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Door sill trim plates 140 140 140  
Cargo mat 80 80 80  
Sun and Sound Package     995  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Driver Convenience Package 299   299  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66
Door sill trim plates 123 123 123  
Cargo mat 70 70 70  
Sun and Sound Package     876  
Options (change) 1,655 1,315 1,655 75
Options (change) 1,456 1,157 1,456 66
Destination 825 825 825 760
Total Price $25,750 $26,410 $28,140 $29,435
Total Invoice $24,620 $25,160 $26,915 $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: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,425
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9250, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,750$26,410$28,140$29,435
Adjustments for Features-275-7250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,475$25,685$28,140$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,665$0
Total Invoice$24,620$25,160$26,915$27,853
Adjustments for Features-263-6910-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,357$24,469$26,915$27,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$2,558$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
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 audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,125$2,400$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$725$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-263-6910-71

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,085 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

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