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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,075

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruze
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $19,304 $19,858 $22,146
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800 900 900
RS Package   695 595
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664 792 792
RS Package   612 524
Options (change) 2,410 1,595 1,495
Options (change) 2,001 1,404 1,316
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $23,380 $23,075 $25,480
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,057 $24,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,709
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruze
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,380$23,075$25,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$21,180$21,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$21,955$22,057$24,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,811-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$20,246$20,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$251

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruze
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,525$3,420$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811-3,760

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibu ClassicCruze
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.3,103 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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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