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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: $24,985

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020132013
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $21,040 $23,550
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Cargo net 65 65 60 60
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 110 110
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 505 505
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Navigation system     795 795
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Cargo net 59 59 53 53
Engine-block heater 91 91 88 88
All-weather floor mats 127 127 97 97
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 444 444
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Navigation system     700 700
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 2,745 2,970 3,150 2,470
Options (change) 2,497 2,702 2,772 2,174
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $30,340 $37,265 $24,985 $26,815

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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: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,495
Model Year2020202020132013
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$30,340$37,265$24,985$26,815
Adjustments for Features-555-3,6700-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$33,595$24,985$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,810$0$555

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2020202020132013
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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 nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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$3,780$6,895$3,225$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$3,670$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-63-3570-1,211

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202013
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
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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