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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,181

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $23,120
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $22,080
Advanced Safety Package 890 890 890  
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175 1,900  
Navigation system 1,120 795 795  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Driver Confidence II Package       790
Enhanced Convenience Package       865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,995
RS Package       995
Advanced Safety Package 783 783 783  
Leather Package 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672  
Navigation system 986 700 700  
Sunroof 880 880    
Driver Confidence II Package       719
Enhanced Convenience Package       787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package       1,815
RS Package       905
Options (change) 5,185 4,860 3,585 4,645
Options (change) 4,563 4,277 3,155 4,226
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $31,955 $31,000 $32,200 $28,640
Total Invoice $30,165 $29,278 $30,242 $27,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,955$31,000$32,200$28,640
Adjustments for Features-750-50-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$31,000$32,150$28,280
Cost Above Minimum$880$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$30,165$29,278$30,242$27,181
Adjustments for Features-710-47-342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,094$29,278$30,195$26,839
Cost Above Minimum$816$0$917$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2014201420142016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimECO2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator   $25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,065$3,115$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$50$360
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-47-342

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in183.7 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%
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%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

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