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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: $25,005

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,783

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $20,198 $22,490
Navigation system 495 495 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850    
Leather Package 1,250      
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 110 110
Rear spoiler 400 400   410
Sunroof 1,000   900 900
RS Package     695  
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Cargo net     60 60
Door sill trim plates     130 130
Navigation system 436 436 700 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628    
Leather Package 1,100      
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88
All-weather floor mats 123 123 97 97
Rear spoiler 352 352   361
Sunroof 880   792 792
RS Package     612  
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Cargo net     53 53
Door sill trim plates     114 114
Options (change) 4,485 2,960 3,170 2,505
Options (change) 3,947 2,605 2,790 2,205
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $30,905 $32,105 $25,005 $26,850
Total Invoice $29,215 $30,192 $23,783 $25,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,905$32,105$25,005$26,850
Adjustments for Features-2,725-2,7750-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,180$29,330$25,005$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$445
Total Invoice$29,215$30,192$23,783$25,490
Adjustments for Features-2,576-2,6100-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,639$27,582$23,783$24,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$0$378

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,075$300$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$2,775$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,576-2,6100-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152013
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 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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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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