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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: $23,725

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,680

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $21,295 $23,805 $24,985
Base Invoice $25,806 $20,443 $22,734 $23,986
Temporary spare tire 100      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 850   900 900
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995    
Driver Convenience Package   380   380
Door sill trim plates   130 130 130
Fog lights       340
Temporary spare tire 88      
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88
Sunroof 748   792 792
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876    
Driver Convenience Package   334   334
Door sill trim plates   114 114 114
Fog lights       299
Options (change) 1,025 1,605 1,130 1,850
Options (change) 902 1,412 994 1,627
Destination 760 825 825 825
Total Price $28,950 $23,725 $25,760 $27,660
Total Invoice $27,468 $22,680 $24,553 $26,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,920
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,950$23,725$25,760$27,660
Adjustments for Features-9150-1,200-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,035$23,725$24,560$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$835$3,135
Total Invoice$27,468$22,680$24,553$26,438
Adjustments for Features-8680-1,144-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,600$22,680$23,409$25,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$729$2,993

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear$125   
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,440$1,525$2,725$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0$1,200$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-8680-1,144-765

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,103 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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40567%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested25556%
Total Not Requested20044%

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