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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: $24,865

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,398

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,643

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Model Year201820182006
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
TrimLT DieselPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,795 $23,475 $23,065
Base Invoice $22,843 $22,536 $21,797
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260    
Leather Package 1,125    
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Rear spoiler 425 425  
Fog lights 375 375  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package   865  
Engine-block heater   100 50
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,057    
Leather Package 1,024    
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Rear spoiler 387 387  
Fog lights 341 341  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package   787  
Engine-block heater   91 42
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 4,415 3,990 1,175
Options (change) 4,018 3,630 976
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $29,085 $28,340 $24,865
Total Invoice $27,736 $27,041 $23,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $647
Model Year201820182006
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
TrimLT DieselPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4 D153hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,085$28,340$24,865
Adjustments for Features-980-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,105$25,200$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$2,905$0$0
Total Invoice$27,736$27,041$23,398
Adjustments for Features-935-2,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,801$24,045$23,398
Cost Above Minimum$2,756$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182006
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
TrimLT DieselPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Electric heater (optional)$0  
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Engine-block heater $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,555$5,715$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-935-2,9960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in188.3 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested98048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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 outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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