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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Patriot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Patriot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,755

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,580

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $2,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuPatriot
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $23,560
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $22,681
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Cargo mat 80 80  
Engine-block heater 75 75 95
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 495 495  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,195
Media Center 430N     685
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Cargo mat 70 70  
Engine-block heater 66 66 86
Sunroof 880    
Navigation system 436 436  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     1,087
Media Center 430N     623
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Options (change) 4,025 2,500 3,270
Options (change) 3,542 2,200 2,974
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $30,445 $31,645 $27,755
Total Invoice $28,810 $29,787 $26,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Patriot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $796
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuPatriot
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4196hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16215/60-17
Total Price$30,445$31,645$27,755
Adjustments for Features-1,515-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,930$30,080$27,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,810$29,787$26,580
Adjustments for Features-1,434-1,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,376$28,314$26,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuPatriot
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,565$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-1,4730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Patriot

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuPatriot
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.7 in
Length191.5 in173.8 in
Width73.0 in69.2 in
Height57.6 in65.5 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.354.2 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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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