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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: $25,810

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,673

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $25,605 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 800      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995 995  
Driver Convenience Package   340   340
Cargo net   60 60 60
Cargo mat   80 80 80
Door sill trim plates   140 140 140
Sun and Sound Package       995
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88
Sunroof 664      
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876 876  
Driver Convenience Package   299   299
Cargo net   53 53 53
Cargo mat   70 70 70
Door sill trim plates   123 123 123
Sun and Sound Package       876
Options (change) 875 1,715 1,375 1,715
Options (change) 726 1,509 1,210 1,509
Destination 650 825 825 825
Total Price $28,620 $25,810 $26,470 $28,200
Total Invoice $26,981 $24,673 $25,213 $26,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,359
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,620$25,810$26,470$28,200
Adjustments for Features-225-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$25,535$25,745$28,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$26,981$24,673$25,213$26,968
Adjustments for Features-212-263-6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,769$24,410$24,522$26,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$112$2,558

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,925$3,375$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-212-263-6910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in181.0 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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