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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: $28,040

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,768

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $1,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLT DieselPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $23,795 $23,475
Base Invoice $27,027 $22,843 $22,536
Engine-block heater 75   100
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,260  
Leather Package   1,125  
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Bodyside moldings   230 230
Fog lights   375 375
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Engine-block heater 66   91
Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package   2,057  
Leather Package   1,024  
Door sill trim plates   114 114
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Fog lights   341 341
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Options (change) 75 4,115 3,690
Options (change) 66 3,745 3,357
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $29,435 $28,785 $28,040
Total Invoice $27,853 $27,463 $26,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,939
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLT DieselPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4137hp I4 D153hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,435$28,785$28,040
Adjustments for Features-2200-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,215$28,785$25,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,905$0
Total Invoice$27,853$27,463$26,768
Adjustments for Features-2080-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$27,463$24,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,757$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTZLT DieselPremier
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 $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Electric heater (optional) $0 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Engine-block heater$35 $35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,355$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-2080-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in183.7 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT Diesel

Driver Confidence / Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested113056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%

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