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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: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,559

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $22,536 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995      
Enhanced Convenience Package 865      
Engine-block heater 100   75 75
Fog lights 375      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Navigation system   1,120 795 795
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  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815      
Enhanced Convenience Package 787      
Engine-block heater 91   66 66
Fog lights 341      
Door sill trim plates 114      
Navigation system   986 700 700
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) 3,460 4,730 4,440 2,770
Options (change) 3,148 4,284 3,908 2,438
Destination 875 810 810 810
Total Price $27,810 $30,525 $30,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $26,559 $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 Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,328
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,810$30,525$30,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features0-300-635-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,810$30,225$29,505$30,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0$1,155
Total Invoice$26,559$28,954$28,487$29,107
Adjustments for Features0-285-600-268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,559$28,669$27,887$28,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$782$0$952

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,940$3,275$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$635$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-285-600-268

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
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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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%
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 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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested114051%
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 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%

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