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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,240

Chevrolet Cruze Limited LT   
Difference: $1,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,275

Chevrolet Cruze Limited LT   
Difference: $742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruze LimitedCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $19,165 $23,370 $24,370
Base Invoice $19,304 $18,398 $22,435 $23,273
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Satellite radio 200      
Rear spoiler 175 425    
Remote start 190      
Sunroof 800      
Driver Convenience Package   680    
Sun and Sound Package   995    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Engine-block heater 62 91 91 91
Satellite radio 166      
Rear spoiler 145 387    
Remote start 158      
Sunroof 664      
Driver Convenience Package   619    
Sun and Sound Package   905    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     905 905
Options (change) 2,485 2,200 1,095 1,095
Options (change) 2,063 2,002 996 996
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $23,455 $22,240 $25,340 $26,340
Total Invoice $22,017 $21,275 $24,306 $25,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Limited LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,555
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruze LimitedCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,455$22,240$25,340$26,340
Adjustments for Features0-850-3,225-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$21,390$22,115$22,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725$900
Total Invoice$22,017$21,275$24,306$25,144
Adjustments for Features0-813-3,093-3,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$20,462$21,213$21,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$751$816

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruze LimitedCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,900$2,750$5,125$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$3,225$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-813-3,093-3,866

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruze Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length188.3 in181.0 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested63096%
Total Not Requested254%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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