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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremierHybrid2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $19,858 $22,146
Sport Package 795        
Navigation system 495   495 995 995
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 995   995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270      
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
RS Package       695 595
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Sport Package 723        
Navigation system 450   450 876 876
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 905   905    
Panoramic sunroof 1,046   1,046    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066      
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
RS Package       612 524
Obstacle detection, rear       260  
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 4,830 2,270 5,230 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 4,393 2,066 4,757 2,804 2,192
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $30,830 $34,120 $33,980 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $29,388 $32,677 $32,392 $23,457 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,133
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremierHybrid2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM6T6
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)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,830$34,120$33,980$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,935-3,825-4,6350-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,895$30,295$29,345$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,450$0$255
Total Invoice$29,388$32,677$32,392$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,798-3,663-4,4180-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,590$29,014$27,974$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,424$1,384$0$200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremierHybrid2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Following distance indicator  $25  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,920$6,730$2,095$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$3,825$4,635$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,798-3,663-4,4180-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.7 in
Length193.8 in181.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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