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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,695

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,616

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $21,797 $17,688 $21,336
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800 850 850
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
RS Package   695 695
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664 748 748
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
RS Package   612 612
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Options (change) 1,125 4,520 1,545
Options (change) 934 4,178 1,360
Destination 625 750 750
Total Price $24,815 $23,695 $24,520
Total Invoice $23,356 $22,616 $23,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$24,815$23,695$24,520
Adjustments for Features0-960-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$22,735$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$23,356$22,616$23,446
Adjustments for Features0-916-1,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,356$21,700$22,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$493

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLTLTZ
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,340$3,300$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-1,253

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length188.3 in181.0 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested187594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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