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Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,910

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $2,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,004

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $1,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelLibertyLibertyMalibu
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,722 $25,852 $27,027
Latitude Edition 1,700    
Engine-block heater 40 40 75
Sunroof 850 850  
Comfort / Convenience Group   595  
Latitude Edition 1,547    
Engine-block heater 36 36 66
Sunroof 774 774  
Comfort / Convenience Group   541  
Options (change) 2,590 1,485 75
Options (change) 2,357 1,351 66
Destination 925 925 760
Total Price $26,910 $29,170 $29,435
Total Invoice $26,004 $28,128 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,655
Model Year201220122012
ModelLibertyLibertyMalibu
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,910$29,170$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-250-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,910$28,920$29,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$0
Total Invoice$26,004$28,128$27,853
Adjustments for Features0-241-194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,004$27,887$27,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,883$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122012
ModelLibertyLibertyMalibu
TrimSportLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Total Value of Features$3,810$4,060$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-241-194

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelLibertyMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in112.3 in
Length176.9 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height72.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Cargo cover75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested191548%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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