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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: $30,900

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,326

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMalibuMalibuWranglerWrangler
Trim2LTLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $29,028 $31,599
Leather Package 1,250      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300    
Navigation system 495 495    
Engine-block heater 75 75 95 95
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160    
Media Center 730N     1,845 1,845
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,125 1,125
Leather seating surfaces     900 900
Remote start     495 495
Automatic climate control, front     155 155
Front side airbags     495 495
Leather Package 1,100      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144    
Navigation system 436 436    
Engine-block heater 66 66 85 85
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041    
Media Center 730N     1,642 1,642
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces     801 801
Remote start     441 441
Automatic climate control, front     138 138
Front side airbags     441 441
Options (change) 4,480 4,030 5,110 5,110
Options (change) 4,058 3,687 4,549 4,549
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $30,900 $33,175 $36,780 $39,605
Total Invoice $29,326 $31,274 $34,502 $37,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,365
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMalibuMalibuWranglerWrangler
Trim2LTLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$30,900$33,175$36,780$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-950-865-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,900$32,225$35,915$38,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0$2,225
Total Invoice$29,326$31,274$34,502$37,073
Adjustments for Features0-896-811-1,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,326$30,378$33,691$35,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$0$2,011

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMalibuMalibuWranglerWrangler
Trim2LTLTZUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
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 
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$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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$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$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
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  
Power mirrors$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars   $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,190$7,140$7,055$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$865$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-896-811-1,371

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuWrangler
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in116.0 in
Length191.5 in184.4 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.382.0 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 mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested94090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

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