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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: $25,625

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,019

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $3,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimEco2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $24,510
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $22,939
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Engine-block heater   75 75 35
Bluetooth cell phone link       360
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Leather Package 880 880    
Sunroof 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Engine-block heater   66 66 32
Bluetooth cell phone link       328
Options (change) 3,610 3,645 1,975 395
Options (change) 3,298 3,208 1,738 360
Destination 810 810 810 720
Total Price $29,405 $29,345 $30,150 $25,625
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,787 $28,407 $24,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $454
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimEco2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,405$29,345$30,150$25,625
Adjustments for Features-2,965-3,500-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,440$25,845$27,000$25,625
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$1,155$0
Total Invoice$27,968$27,787$28,407$24,019
Adjustments for Features-2,820-3,314-2,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,148$24,473$25,439$24,019
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$966$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimEco2LTLTZLimited
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 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Engine-block heater $35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
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 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,460$6,110$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$3,500$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,820-3,314-2,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in103.0 in
Length191.5 in168.9 in
Width73.0 in67.1 in
Height57.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested84038%
Total Not Requested137562%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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