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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimLTPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $23,120
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Options (change) 3,240 3,465 4,645
Options (change) 2,948 3,153 4,226
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $30,835 $37,760 $28,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,126
Model Year202020202016
ModelMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimLTPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,835$37,760$28,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$34,545$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year202020202016
ModelMalibuMalibuCruze
TrimLTPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
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 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$7,145$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-347-1,324

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202016
ModelMalibuCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in183.7 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
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 Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested52572%
Total Not Requested20028%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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