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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: $21,955

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTLT2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $18,815 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $19,304 $18,062 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
Luxury and Convenience Package 595        
Front Seating Package 450        
Satellite radio 200        
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 175        
Remote start 190        
Sunroof 800       900
RS Package   650      
Driver Convenience Package   570 380   380
All-Star Edition   995      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995  
Fog lights         340
Luxury and Convenience Package 494        
Front Seating Package 374        
Satellite radio 166        
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88 88
Rear spoiler 145        
Remote start 158        
Sunroof 664       792
RS Package   572      
Driver Convenience Package   502 334   334
All-Star Edition   876      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876  
Fog lights         299
Options (change) 2,485 2,315 1,475 1,095 1,720
Options (change) 2,063 2,038 1,298 964 1,513
Destination 650 825 825 825 825
Total Price $23,455 $21,955 $23,595 $25,725 $27,530
Total Invoice $22,017 $20,925 $22,566 $24,523 $26,324

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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: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,093
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTLT2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT4M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,455$21,955$23,595$25,725$27,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,575-3,975-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$20,905$21,020$21,750$24,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$115$845$3,250
Total Invoice$22,017$20,925$22,566$24,523$26,324
Adjustments for Features0-1,001-2,463-3,789-3,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$19,924$20,103$20,734$23,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$179$810$3,173

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTLT2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,675$4,200$5,600$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,575$3,975$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001-2,463-3,789-3,227

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082014
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 in42.3 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
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested23051%
Total Not Requested22549%

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