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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,250

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,865

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuHardtopHardtop
TrimPremierCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $21,090 $24,405
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Universal garage door opener   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Active Driving Assistant   1,000 1,000
Fully Loaded Package   5,250 4,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Cold Weather Package   750 750
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Universal garage door opener   230 230
Leather seating surfaces   1,380 1,380
Active Driving Assistant   910 910
Fully Loaded Package   4,830 4,370
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460
Cold Weather Package   690 690
Options (change) 4,460 10,800 10,300
Options (change) 4,058 9,925 9,465
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $36,310 $34,250 $37,350
Total Invoice $34,669 $31,865 $34,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuHardtopHardtop
TrimPremierCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 12410, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19195/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$36,310$34,250$37,350
Adjustments for Features-1,5250-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,785$34,250$36,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,675
Total Invoice$34,669$31,865$34,720
Adjustments for Features-1,4560-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$31,865$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,460

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuHardtopHardtop
TrimPremierCooperCooper S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
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 information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,945$5,420$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4560-395

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuHardtop
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.1 in
Length193.8 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in68.0 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.840.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested85092%
Total Not Requested758%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tires, run-flat150No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Front sport buckets100No
195/55WR16 tires400No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested277548%
Total Not Requested304052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested85092%
Total Not Requested758%
Fully Loaded Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Harman/Kardon, 410W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
White turn signals (optional)0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested277553%
Total Not Requested249047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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