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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,805

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,661

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTLTZSSUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Base Price $17,865 $23,065 $22,865 $24,265 $28,735
Base Invoice $16,883 $21,797 $21,608 $22,206 $26,184
Engine-block heater 50 50 50 35 35
Satellite radio 325 325 325 195 195
1LT Equipment Group 640        
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 300 300 300
Security Group       295 295
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       300 300
Floor mats       30 30
Unbranded 7 speakers       295  
Engine-block heater 42 42 42 31 31
Satellite radio 270 270 270 172 172
1LT Equipment Group 592        
CD changer, in-dash 249 249 249 264 264
Security Group       260 260
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       264 264
Floor mats       26 26
Unbranded 7 speakers       260  
Options (change) 1,315 675 675 1,450 1,155
Options (change) 1,153 561 561 1,277 1,017
Destination 625 625 625 660 660
Total Price $19,805 $24,365 $24,165 $26,375 $30,550
Total Invoice $18,661 $22,983 $22,794 $24,143 $27,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTLTZSSUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Engine144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6190hp I6190hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-1830x9.5-15245/75-16
Total Price$19,805$24,365$24,165$26,375$30,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-2,875-2,365-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,805$20,200$21,290$24,010$27,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$1,485$0$3,875
Total Invoice$18,661$22,983$22,794$24,143$27,861
Adjustments for Features0-3,929-2,712-2,165-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,661$19,054$20,082$21,978$25,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$393$1,421$0$3,453

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTLTZSSUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power front side windows$250$250$250  
Power locks$275$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400  
Front side airbags $350$350  
Roll bar   $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350  
Traction control $100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Rear defrost$200$200$200  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)    $0
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Lockable front differential    $150
Lockable rear differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Externally-mounted spare   $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Removable soft top   $2000$2000
Skid plates   $150$150
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50   
Power mirrors$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,475$7,640$6,350$5,840$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$2,875$2,365$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,929-2,712-2,165-2,430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuWrangler
Body4dr Sedan2dr SUV, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in103.4 in
Length188.3 in167.0 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height57.5 in71.2 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

1LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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