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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMalibuCherokeeCherokee
TrimLTZLimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $29,495 $34,895
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,781 $33,857
Engine-block heater 75 115 115
3.6L V6 1,600    
CD player, remote   495 495
Temporary spare tire   215 215
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,755 1,755
Engine-block heater 66 105 105
3.6L V6 1,512    
CD player, remote   450 450
Temporary spare tire   196 196
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
Panoramic sunroof   1,597 1,597
Options (change) 1,675 4,325 4,325
Options (change) 1,578 3,936 3,936
Destination 760 1,095 1,095
Total Price $31,035 $34,915 $40,315
Total Invoice $29,365 $33,812 $38,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $331
Model Year201220172017
ModelMalibuCherokeeCherokee
TrimLTZLimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,035$34,915$40,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$30,665$32,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,550
Total Invoice$29,365$33,812$38,888
Adjustments for Features0-4,116-7,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$29,696$31,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,379

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201220172017
ModelMalibuCherokeeCherokee
TrimLTZLimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,865$8,115$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,116-7,813

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuCherokee
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in182.0 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,811 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.154.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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