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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,002

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $6,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCompass
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $19,295
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $18,967
3LT Equipment Group 2,000    
Engine-block heater 75 75 95
3.6L V6   1,600  
Uconnect Voice Command     475
Front side airbags     250
2.4L I4     400
3LT Equipment Group 1,900    
Engine-block heater 66 66 86
3.6L V6   1,512  
Uconnect Voice Command     432
Front side airbags     228
2.4L I4     364
Options (change) 2,075 1,675 1,220
Options (change) 1,966 1,578 1,110
Destination 760 760 925
Total Price $29,135 $31,035 $21,440
Total Invoice $27,711 $29,365 $21,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCompass
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18215/60-17
Total Price$29,135$31,035$21,440
Adjustments for Features-3,005-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,180$21,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$27,711$29,365$21,002
Adjustments for Features-2,858-4,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,853$24,771$21,002
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuCompass
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$6,765$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,858-4,5940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuCompass
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.7 in
Length191.8 in173.4 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.153.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested69041%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested27550%
Total Not Requested27550%

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