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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: $26,855

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,557

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $26,880
Base Invoice $22,080 $25,402
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,860 1,050
Options (change) 2,602 872
Destination 875 670
Total Price $26,855 $28,600
Total Invoice $25,557 $26,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,477
Model Year20162009
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,855$28,600
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$28,600
Total Invoice$25,557$26,944
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,467$26,944

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0900

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length183.7 in191.8 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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