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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $30,445 $33,320
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,725 $31,341
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Front side airbags   490 490
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Remote start   200 200
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
Engine-block heater 66 31 31
Front side airbags   436 436
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Remote start   178 178
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
Options (change) 75 1,780 1,780
Options (change) 66 1,584 1,584
Destination 760 800 800
Total Price $29,435 $33,025 $35,900
Total Invoice $27,853 $31,109 $33,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4202hp V6202hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$29,435$33,025$35,900
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$32,600$34,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,275
Total Invoice$27,853$31,109$33,725
Adjustments for Features0-400-963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$30,709$32,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,053

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
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
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,315$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400-963

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,416 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 Sahara

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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