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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,675

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $20,685 $23,190
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Navigation system     995 995
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Navigation system     876 876
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 2,045 2,270 2,195 1,895
Options (change) 1,861 2,066 1,932 1,668
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $29,640 $36,565 $23,675 $25,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,954
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,640$36,565$23,675$25,880
Adjustments for Features-1,185-4,4000-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,455$32,165$23,675$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0$275

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,430$7,645$3,245$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$4,400$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-111-3600-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.7 in
Length194.2 in181.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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 Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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