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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: $25,675

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,935

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $5,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $23,645
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $22,017
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Sunroof 1,000    
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Satellite radio     195
Heated front seats     250
4-speed shiftable automatic     550
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Sunroof 880    
Engine-block heater 66 66 32
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Satellite radio     179
Heated front seats     230
4-speed shiftable automatic     506
Options (change) 4,785 2,235 1,390
Options (change) 4,326 2,107 1,278
Destination 825 825 640
Total Price $30,925 $30,850 $25,675
Total Invoice $29,327 $29,194 $23,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,523
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4259hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,925$30,850$25,675
Adjustments for Features-3,025-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,900$28,300$25,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$29,327$29,194$23,935
Adjustments for Features-2,869-2,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,458$26,781$23,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,175$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,869-2,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,414 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 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
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

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

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