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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,375

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $3,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,247

Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT   
Difference: $3,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimEco2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $23,370 $24,370
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $22,435 $23,273
Premium Audio Package 1,610        
Leather Package 1,000 1,000      
Navigation system 1,120 795 795 495 495
Sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900    
Forward collision warning   395      
Engine-block heater   75 75 100 100
Driver Convenience Package       340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995
Cargo net       60 60
Door sill trim plates       140 140
Premium Audio Package 1,538        
Leather Package 880 880      
Navigation system 986 700 700 450 450
Sunroof 880 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672    
Forward collision warning   348      
Engine-block heater   66 66 91 91
Driver Convenience Package       309  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       905 905
Cargo net       55 55
Door sill trim plates       127 127
Options (change) 4,730 4,440 2,770 2,130 1,790
Options (change) 4,284 3,908 2,438 1,937 1,628
Destination 810 810 810 875 875
Total Price $30,525 $30,140 $30,945 $26,375 $27,035
Total Invoice $28,954 $28,487 $29,107 $25,247 $25,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,704
Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimEco2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,525$30,140$30,945$26,375$27,035
Adjustments for Features-1,290-1,625-1,2750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,235$28,515$29,670$26,375$26,585
Cost Above Minimum$720$0$1,155$0$210
Total Invoice$28,954$28,487$29,107$25,247$25,776
Adjustments for Features-1,224-1,536-1,1990-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,730$26,951$27,908$25,247$25,347
Cost Above Minimum$779$0$957$0$100

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20132013201320162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze LimitedCruze Limited
TrimEco2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Proximity key    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Engine-block heater $35$35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,360$3,010$1,735$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$1,625$1,275$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,224-1,536-1,1990-429

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelMalibuCruze Limited
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested101546%
Total Not Requested120054%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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