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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,690

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,102

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeMalibu
TrimOverlandSRT8Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,895 $54,670 $30,920
Base Invoice $37,545 $52,150 $29,683
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,395    
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
Panoramic sunroof   1,295 1,270
Luxury Group II   4,495  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     1,295
Cargo net     60
Adaptive Cruise Control 1,242    
Engine-block heater 45 45 68
Panoramic sunroof   1,153 1,156
Luxury Group II   4,001  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     1,178
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 1,445 5,840 3,895
Options (change) 1,287 5,199 3,544
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $42,265 $61,435 $35,690
Total Invoice $39,757 $58,274 $34,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year201220122016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeMalibu
TrimOverlandSRT8Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6470hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20295/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$42,265$61,435$35,690
Adjustments for Features-2,225-4,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,040$56,660$35,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,620$0
Total Invoice$39,757$58,274$34,102
Adjustments for Features-2,093-4,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,664$53,745$34,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,081$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeMalibu
TrimOverlandSRT8Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Surround sound$250$250 
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Performance meter $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,870$10,420$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$4,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,093-4,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CherokeeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in111.4 in
Length189.8 in193.8 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height69.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Adaptive Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested160063%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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