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Fiat 500 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Fiat 500 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,350

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,148

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $5,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model500Malibu
TrimAbarthLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,000 $28,600
Base Invoice $21,035 $27,027
Safety and Convenience Package 750  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6   1,600
Safety and Convenience Package 683  
Engine-block heater 46 66
Leather seating surfaces 910  
Sunroof 774  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 2,650 1,675
Options (change) 2,413 1,578
Destination 700 760
Total Price $25,350 $31,035
Total Invoice $24,148 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Fiat 500 Abarth
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,572
Model Year20122012
Model500Malibu
TrimAbarthLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/45-16225/50-18
Total Price$25,350$31,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,350$28,240
Total Invoice$24,148$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,148$26,720

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Features Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
Model500Malibu
TrimAbarthLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,045$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,645

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See a complete comparison of Fiat 500 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
Model500Malibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.6 in112.3 in
Length139.6 in191.8 in
Width64.1 in70.3 in
Height59.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,533 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room49.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room47.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.1 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Fiat 500 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Abarth

Safety and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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