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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: $29,530

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $26,800 $33,500
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
RS Package 995    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 395 395
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
RS Package 905    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268 359 359
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 5,180 3,875 4,100
Options (change) 4,712 3,525 3,730
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $29,530 $31,670 $38,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,446
Model Year201820212021
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$29,530$31,670$38,595
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,130$31,670$35,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,810

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820212021
ModelCruzeMalibuMalibu
TrimPremierLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 $600
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,325$3,925$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3330-381

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182021
ModelCruzeMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length183.7 in194.2 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.7 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 station75Yes
Total Requested52572%
Total Not Requested20028%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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