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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: $25,450

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,967

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X   
Difference: $111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuWranglerWranglerWrangler
Trim2LTLTZUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $21,285 $26,195 $30,240
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $20,024 $23,969 $27,569
Engine-block heater 75 75 35 35 35
Power Convenience Group     800   800
Deep-tinted rear windows     0    
Quick Order Package S     1,815    
CD changer, in-dash     350 350 350
Front side airbags     490 490 490
Satellite radio - one year subscription     195    
Remote start       185 185
Engine-block heater 62 62 31 31 31
Power Convenience Group     704   704
Deep-tinted rear windows     0    
Quick Order Package S     1,597    
CD changer, in-dash     308 308 308
Front side airbags     431 431 431
Satellite radio - one year subscription     172    
Remote start       163 163
Options (change) 75 75 3,685 1,060 1,860
Options (change) 62 62 3,243 933 1,637
Destination 670 670 700 700 700
Total Price $25,450 $27,625 $25,670 $27,955 $32,800
Total Invoice $24,078 $26,134 $23,967 $25,602 $29,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $892
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuWranglerWranglerWrangler
Trim2LTLTZUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$25,450$27,625$25,670$27,955$32,800
Adjustments for Features-1,060-2,6150-600-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,390$25,010$25,670$27,355$30,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0$1,685$4,505
Total Invoice$24,078$26,134$23,967$25,602$29,906
Adjustments for Features-1,003-2,4740-549-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,075$23,660$23,967$25,053$27,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$1,086$3,546

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuWranglerWranglerWrangler
Trim2LTLTZUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range    $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Cargo net $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Rear defrost$200$200   
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)    $0
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Lockable front differential    $150
Lockable rear differential    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275 
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Removable soft top  $2000$2000$2000
Skid plates  $150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25$25
Tubular side steps   $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power mirrors$150$150   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated front seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
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 recliner, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Stain-resistant fabric   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars    $350
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,525$7,080$4,465$5,065$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$2,615$0$600$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,003-2,4740-549-2,393

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuWrangler
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in116.0 in
Length191.8 in184.4 in
Width70.3 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.4,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.182.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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