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Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelCherokeeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,840 $28,600
Temporary spare tire 215  
Engine-block heater 115 75
2.0L I4 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755  
3.6L V6   1,600
Temporary spare tire 196  
Engine-block heater 105 66
2.0L I4 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 2,085 1,675
Options (change) 1,898 1,578
Destination 1,495 760
Total Price $39,420 $31,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,386
Model Year20212012
ModelCherokeeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$39,420$31,035
Adjustments for Features-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$31,035

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212012
ModelCherokeeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,575$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4140

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212012
ModelCherokeeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length182.0 in191.8 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,730 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.9 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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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