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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: $26,920

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020152015
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $23,270 $24,270
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Cargo net 65 65 60 60
Cargo mat 60   80 80
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     340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Navigation system     495 495
Upgraded floor mats     140 140
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Engine-block heater 91 91 88 88
Cargo net 59 59 53 53
Cargo mat 55   70 70
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     299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Navigation system     436 436
Upgraded floor mats     123 123
Options (change) 2,805 2,970 2,825 2,485
Options (change) 2,552 2,702 2,486 2,187
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $30,400 $37,265 $26,920 $27,580

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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: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,779
Model Year2020202020152015
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,400$37,265$26,920$27,580
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-570-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$34,190$26,350$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$0$210

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2020202020152015
ModelMalibuMalibuCruzeCruze
TrimLTPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
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   
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$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$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,930$7,005$4,500$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$570$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-299-543-969

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 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 mats0Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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