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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: $24,540

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,373

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $20,198 $22,490
Navigation system 1,120 795 795 795 795
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Leather Package 1,000 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175 1,900    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   900 900
Engine-block heater   75 75 100 100
Driver Convenience Package       380  
Cargo net       60 60
Door sill trim plates       130 130
Fog lights       340  
Navigation system 986 700 700 700 700
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Leather Package 880 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672    
Sunroof 880 880   792 792
Engine-block heater   66 66 88 88
Driver Convenience Package       334  
Cargo net       53 53
Door sill trim plates       114 114
Fog lights       299  
Options (change) 5,185 4,045 2,770 2,705 1,985
Options (change) 4,563 3,560 2,438 2,380 1,747
Destination 825 825 825 795 795
Total Price $31,955 $30,185 $31,385 $24,540 $26,330
Total Invoice $30,165 $28,561 $29,525 $23,373 $25,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,681
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,955$30,185$31,385$24,540$26,330
Adjustments for Features-3,390-2,650-2,7000-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,565$27,535$28,685$24,540$24,930
Cost Above Minimum$1,030$0$1,150$0$390
Total Invoice$30,165$28,561$29,525$23,373$25,032
Adjustments for Features-3,200-2,507-2,5400-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,965$26,054$26,985$23,373$23,701
Cost Above Minimum$911$0$931$0$328

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Engine-block heater $35$35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,135$3,185$485$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$2,650$2,700$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,200-2,507-2,5400-1,331

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142013
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in181.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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