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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $2,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,165 $23,465 $23,265 $18,275
Base Invoice $19,056 $22,175 $21,986 $17,801
Luxury and Convenience Package 995      
Side curtain airbags 690      
Rear spoiler 300      
Satellite radio 325 325 325  
Engine-block heater 50 50 50 35
Sunroof 800 800 800 795
Convenience Group       395
Luxury and Convenience Package 826      
Side curtain airbags 573      
Rear spoiler 249      
Satellite radio 270 270 293  
Engine-block heater 42 42 42 32
Sunroof 664 664 664 723
Convenience Group       359
Options (change) 3,160 1,175 1,175 1,225
Options (change) 2,624 976 999 1,114
Destination 625 625 625 720
Total Price $23,950 $25,265 $25,065 $20,220
Total Invoice $22,305 $23,776 $23,610 $19,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,012
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$23,950$25,265$25,065$20,220
Adjustments for Features-1,400-3,325-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,550$21,940$23,030$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$22,305$23,776$23,610$19,635
Adjustments for Features-1,304-3,129-1,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,001$20,647$21,693$19,635
Cost Above Minimum$354$0$1,046$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input   $50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0 $0
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 $150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,675$4,385$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$3,325$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,304-3,129-1,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in168.9 in
Width69.8 in67.1 in
Height58.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested56579%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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