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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: $26,225

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Driver Convenience Package 340   340      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995        
Navigation system 495 495 495 1,120 795 795
Engine-block heater 100 100 100   75 75
Cargo net 60 60 60      
Door sill trim plates 140 140 140      
Sun and Sound Package     995      
Premium Audio Package       1,610    
Leather Package       1,000 1,000  
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning         395  
Driver Convenience Package 299   299      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876        
Navigation system 436 436 436 986 700 700
Engine-block heater 88 88 88   66 66
Cargo net 53 53 53      
Door sill trim plates 123 123 123      
Sun and Sound Package     876      
Premium Audio Package       1,538    
Leather Package       880 880  
Sunroof       880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning         348  
Options (change) 2,130 1,790 2,130 4,730 4,440 2,770
Options (change) 1,875 1,576 1,875 4,284 3,908 2,438
Destination 825 825 825 810 810 810
Total Price $26,225 $26,885 $28,615 $30,525 $30,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $25,039 $25,579 $27,334 $28,954 $28,487 $29,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,915
Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9250, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$26,225$26,885$28,615$30,525$30,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features-275-7250-1,565-1,900-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,950$26,160$28,615$28,960$28,240$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,665$720$0$1,155
Total Invoice$25,039$25,579$27,334$28,954$28,487$29,107
Adjustments for Features-263-6900-1,484-1,796-1,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,776$24,889$27,334$27,470$26,691$27,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$2,558$779$0$958

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152015201320132013
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2LTLTZDieselEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Proximity key $250    
Remote app$25$25$25   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Engine-block heater$35$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$1,860$2,310$1,585$3,150$3,485$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$725$0$1,565$1,900$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-263-6900-1,484-1,796-1,458

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,085 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested101546%
Total Not Requested120054%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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