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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $22,080 $24,443 $26,762
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
RS Package 995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
Advanced Safety Package   890 890
Leather Package   1,250  
Navigation system   495 495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
RS Package 905    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
Advanced Safety Package   783 783
Leather Package   1,100  
Navigation system   436 436
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 4,645 5,160 3,635
Options (change) 4,226 4,541 3,199
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $28,640 $31,580 $32,780
Total Invoice $27,181 $29,809 $30,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,709
Model Year201620152015
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,640$31,580$32,780
Adjustments for Features-850-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,555$31,580$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,181$29,809$30,786
Adjustments for Features-810-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,100$29,809$30,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620152015
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,915$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-810-47

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length183.7 in191.5 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 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 system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

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 outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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