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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: $26,225

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Navigation system 1,120 795 795 495 495 495
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        
Engine-block heater   75 75 100 100 100
Driver Convenience Package       340   340
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       995 995  
Cargo net       60 60 60
Door sill trim plates       140 140 140
Sun and Sound Package           995
Navigation system 986 700 700 436 436 436
Advanced Safety Package 783          
Leather Package 880 880        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672      
Sunroof 880 880        
Engine-block heater   66 66 88 88 88
Driver Convenience Package       299   299
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package       876 876  
Cargo net       53 53 53
Door sill trim plates       123 123 123
Sun and Sound Package           876
Options (change) 5,185 4,045 2,770 2,130 1,790 2,130
Options (change) 4,563 3,560 2,438 1,875 1,576 1,875
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $31,955 $30,185 $31,385 $26,225 $26,885 $28,615
Total Invoice $30,165 $28,561 $29,525 $25,039 $25,579 $27,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,200
Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,955$30,185$31,385$26,225$26,885$28,615
Adjustments for Features-2,415-1,675-1,725-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,540$28,510$29,660$25,950$26,160$28,615
Cost Above Minimum$1,030$0$1,150$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$30,165$28,561$29,525$25,039$25,579$27,334
Adjustments for Features-2,280-1,585-1,623-263-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,885$26,976$27,902$24,776$24,889$27,334
Cost Above Minimum$909$0$926$0$113$2,558

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201420142014201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app   $25$25$25
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 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
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$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
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$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$0
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,235$3,285$1,835$2,285$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$1,675$1,725$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,280-1,585-1,623-263-6900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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