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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: $28,085

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,520 $28,600
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Bodyside moldings 230  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Fog lights 375  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Engine-block heater 91 66
Bodyside moldings 209  
Door sill trim plates 114  
Fog lights 341  
Options (change) 3,690 75
Options (change) 3,357 66
Destination 875 760
Total Price $28,085 $29,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,913
Model Year20192012
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,085$29,435
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,145$29,435

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20192012
ModelCruzeMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Total Value of Features$3,880$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20192012
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 Weight2,871 lb.3,416 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 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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