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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: $21,715

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,691

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $18,560 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $19,304 $17,818 $20,198 $22,490
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Satellite radio 200      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 175     410
Remote start 190      
Sunroof 800   900 900
RS Package   695 695  
Driver Convenience Package   570 380  
All-Star Edition   995    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Satellite radio 166      
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88
Rear spoiler 145     361
Remote start 158      
Sunroof 664   792 792
RS Package   612 612  
Driver Convenience Package   502 334  
All-Star Edition   876    
Options (change) 2,485 2,360 2,075 1,410
Options (change) 2,063 2,078 1,826 1,241
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $23,455 $21,715 $23,910 $25,755
Total Invoice $22,017 $20,691 $22,819 $24,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,326
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,455$21,715$23,910$25,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,550-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$20,665$21,360$21,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$695$1,140
Total Invoice$22,017$20,691$22,819$24,526
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,434-3,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$19,691$20,385$20,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$694$1,073

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
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$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,475$2,525$4,025$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,550$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,000-2,434-3,762

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082013
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

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%
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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested63096%
Total Not Requested254%
All-Star Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested38063%
Total Not Requested22537%

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