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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: $31,870

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,626

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimPremierUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $29,683 $29,028 $31,599
Engine-block heater 75 95 95
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
Engine-block heater 68 85 85
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) 75 5,110 5,110
Options (change) 68 4,549 4,549
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $31,870 $36,780 $39,605
Total Invoice $30,626 $34,502 $37,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,702
Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimPremierUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT8T5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$31,870$36,780$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-185-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,870$36,595$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225
Total Invoice$30,626$34,502$37,073
Adjustments for Features0-174-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,626$34,328$36,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201620122012
ModelMalibuWranglerWrangler
TrimPremierUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power mirrors$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$7,170$7,355$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-174-735

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuWrangler
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in116.0 in
Length193.8 in184.4 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.882.0 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%
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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