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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,480

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,208

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimLTUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $31,095 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $19,304 $30,260 $32,695 $35,639
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Engine-block heater 75   95 95
Remote start 190   495 495
Satellite radio 200      
Cold Weather Group   1,395    
Front side airbags   495 495 495
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,400 1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   220    
Heated front seats     495 385
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Engine-block heater 62   85 85
Remote start 158   441 441
Satellite radio 166      
Cold Weather Group   1,242    
Front side airbags   441 441 441
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,246 1,246 1,246
Satellite radio - one year subscription   196    
Heated front seats     441 352
Options (change) 1,510 3,510 2,980 2,870
Options (change) 1,254 3,125 2,654 2,565
Destination 650 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $22,480 $35,800 $38,420 $41,510
Total Invoice $21,208 $34,580 $36,544 $39,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,938
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimLTUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6285hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$22,480$35,800$38,420$41,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-5,965-6,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,480$31,210$32,455$34,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245$3,535
Total Invoice$21,208$34,580$36,544$39,399
Adjustments for Features0-4,434-5,674-6,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,208$30,146$30,870$32,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$724$2,832

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimLTUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Climate Control 
Rear defrost$200   
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)   $0
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0
Removable soft top $2000$2000$2000
Rock rails   $200
Skid plates $150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25$25
Tubular side steps  $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power mirrors$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0
Alloy wheels $350  
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,075$7,665$9,040$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590$5,965$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,434-5,674-6,421

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Jeep Wrangler JK features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicWrangler JK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length188.3 in184.4 in
Width69.9 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.470.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Jeep Wrangler JK specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport S

Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested38584%
Total Not Requested7516%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested084%
Total Not Requested016%

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