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Jeep Compass vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,045

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCompassMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,424 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750      
Media Center 430N 685      
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Engine-block heater 95   75 75
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Navigation system   1,120 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683      
Media Center 430N 623      
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Engine-block heater 86   66 66
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Sunroof   880 880  
Navigation system   986 700 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 2,825 4,730 4,440 2,770
Options (change) 2,570 4,284 3,908 2,438
Destination 925 810 810 810
Total Price $28,045 $30,525 $30,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $26,919 $28,954 $28,487 $29,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCompassMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,045$30,525$30,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-1,475-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,045$29,385$28,665$29,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0$1,155
Total Invoice$26,919$28,954$28,487$29,107
Adjustments for Features0-1,081-1,394-1,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$27,873$27,093$28,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0$956

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCompassMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,615$4,950$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$1,475$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,081-1,394-1,058

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelCompassMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.8 in
Length173.4 in191.5 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65079%
Total Not Requested17521%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested126557%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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 mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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