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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: $22,380

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,445

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $27,027 $19,858 $22,146
Sunroof   900 900
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 0 900 900
Options (change) 0 792 792
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $29,360 $22,380 $24,885
Total Invoice $27,787 $21,445 $23,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,478
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,360$22,380$24,885
Adjustments for Features-1,9700-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,390$22,380$22,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325
Total Invoice$27,787$21,445$23,733
Adjustments for Features-1,8640-2,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,923$21,445$21,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$209

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
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 start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$2,890$920$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8640-2,079

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
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 in42.2 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 ft315.4 ft3

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