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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: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimLT2LTLTZClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,735 $25,595 $28,320 $18,275
Base Invoice $22,667 $24,443 $26,762 $17,801
Rear spoiler 400 400 400  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 35
Style & Technology Package 2,750      
Sunroof   1,000   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850  
Convenience Group       395
Rear spoiler 352 352 352  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 32
Style & Technology Package 2,420      
Sunroof   880   723
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628  
Convenience Group       359
Options (change) 3,225 2,600 2,325 1,225
Options (change) 2,838 2,288 2,046 1,114
Destination 825 825 825 720
Total Price $27,785 $29,020 $31,470 $20,220
Total Invoice $26,330 $27,556 $29,633 $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: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,639
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuPT Cruiser
TrimLT2LTLTZClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,785$29,020$31,470$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,225-4,075-5,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,560$24,945$25,795$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$1,235$0
Total Invoice$26,330$27,556$29,633$19,635
Adjustments for Features-3,056-3,869-5,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,274$23,687$24,289$19,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$413$1,015$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2015201520152010
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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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, passenger$75$75$75 
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
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,750$8,350$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$4,075$5,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,056-3,869-5,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20152010
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.3,166 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 LT

Style & Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special white0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested121549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested11511%
Total Not Requested92589%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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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