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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: $27,810

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,559

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
TrimLT DieselPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,795 $23,475 $26,955
Base Invoice $22,843 $22,536 $25,607
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,260    
Leather Package 1,125    
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Fog lights 375 375  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package   865  
Engine-block heater   100 75
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package 2,057    
Leather Package 1,024    
Door sill trim plates 114 114  
Fog lights 341 341  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package   787  
Engine-block heater   91 66
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 3,885 3,460 1,025
Options (change) 3,536 3,148 902
Destination 875 875 720
Total Price $28,555 $27,810 $28,700
Total Invoice $27,254 $26,559 $27,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,145
Model Year201820182010
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
TrimLT DieselPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine137hp I4 D153hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,555$27,810$28,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,555$25,650$28,080
Cost Above Minimum$2,905$0$0
Total Invoice$27,254$26,559$27,229
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,254$24,496$26,641
Cost Above Minimum$2,758$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182010
ModelCruzeCruzeMalibu
TrimLT DieselPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$2,355$4,515$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-588

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested113056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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%

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