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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: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $4,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimLT2LTLTZClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $18,275
Base Invoice $22,296 $24,985 $27,027 $17,801
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 35
Sunroof 850 1,035   795
Power Convenience Package 675      
Convenience Group       395
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 32
Sunroof 748 911   723
Power Convenience Package 594      
Convenience Group       359
Options (change) 1,600 1,110 75 1,225
Options (change) 1,408 977 66 1,114
Destination 760 760 760 720
Total Price $25,830 $28,170 $29,435 $20,220
Total Invoice $24,464 $26,722 $27,853 $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: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,427
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimLT2LTLTZClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,830$28,170$29,435$20,220
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,800-3,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,350$25,370$25,685$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,335$0
Total Invoice$24,464$26,722$27,853$19,635
Adjustments for Features-1,402-2,656-3,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,062$24,066$24,305$19,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,004$1,243$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimLT2LTLTZClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Total Value of Features$4,845$6,165$7,115$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,800$3,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,402-2,656-3,5480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in103.0 in
Length191.8 in168.9 in
Width70.3 in67.1 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.164.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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 seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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