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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: $29,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $25,402 $29,028 $31,599
Rear Power Package 250    
Engine-block heater 75 95 95
3.6L V6 1,595    
Connectivity Group   385 385
Front side airbags   495 495
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
Remote start   495 495
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,125 1,125
Rear Power Package 208    
Engine-block heater 62 85 85
3.6L V6 1,324    
Connectivity Group   343 343
Front side airbags   441 441
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
Remote start   441 441
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 1,920 3,650 3,650
Options (change) 1,594 3,250 3,250
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $29,470 $35,320 $38,145
Total Invoice $27,666 $33,203 $35,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,812
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$29,470$35,320$38,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$33,485$35,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225
Total Invoice$27,666$33,203$35,774
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-2,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,666$31,478$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,012

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear defrost$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power mirrors$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,505$7,340$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,725-2,284

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,680 lb.4,100 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
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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