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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: $23,685

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,620

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $27,027 $20,198 $22,490
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Driver Convenience Package   380  
Door sill trim plates   130 130
Fog lights   340  
Sunroof   900 900
Engine-block heater 66 88 88
Driver Convenience Package   334  
Door sill trim plates   114 114
Fog lights   299  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 75 1,850 1,130
Options (change) 66 1,627 994
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $29,435 $23,685 $25,475
Total Invoice $27,853 $22,620 $24,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year201220132013
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$29,435$23,685$25,475
Adjustments for Features-1,0900-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,345$23,685$24,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390
Total Invoice$27,853$22,620$24,279
Adjustments for Features-1,0310-1,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,822$22,620$22,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220132013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
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  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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$2,240$1,150$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0310-1,334

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122013
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

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%

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