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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: $22,785

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,461

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $19,820 $23,120
Base Invoice $19,304 $19,027 $22,080
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
RS Package   695  
Convenience Package   1,150  
Sun and Sound Package   1,495  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
RS Package   632  
Convenience Package   1,046  
Sun and Sound Package   1,360  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,248  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Options (change) 1,815 4,640 1,995
Options (change) 1,507 4,286 1,815
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $22,785 $25,335 $25,990
Total Invoice $21,461 $24,188 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,328
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,785$25,335$25,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,785$22,045$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0
Total Invoice$21,461$24,188$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,141-4,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,461$21,047$20,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruzeCruze
TrimLTLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,510$4,800$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,141-4,637

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in183.7 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested94064%
Total Not Requested54036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

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