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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: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,857 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 495 995 995
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Rear spoiler 400    
RS Package   695 595
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 450 876 876
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Rear spoiler 364    
RS Package   612 524
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 2,745 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 2,498 2,280 2,192
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $32,040 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $30,230 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,952
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,040$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-3,5450-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,495$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$30,230$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-3,3450-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,885$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$249

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $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  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,765$220$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3450-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162012
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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