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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $5,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $26,857 $17,688 $21,336
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495 1,995 1,995
Rear spoiler 400    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
RS Package   695 695
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450 1,756 1,756
Rear spoiler 364    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
RS Package   612 612
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 2,745 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 2,498 6,414 3,596
Destination 875 750 750
Total Price $32,040 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $30,230 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,467
Model Year201620112011
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,040$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-2,0250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,015$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$30,230$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-1,9110-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,319$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$498

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620112011
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,840$1,815$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9110-332

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162011
ModelMalibu LimitedCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in181.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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