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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: $30,250

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,861

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLibertyMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,760 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $25,852 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Comfort / Convenience Group 595      
Media Center 730N 1,845      
Engine-block heater 40 100 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 250      
Large canvas sunroof 1,200      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Navigation system   495   495
Cargo net   65 65 65
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Comfort / Convenience Group 541      
Media Center 730N 1,679      
Engine-block heater 36 91 91 91
Obstacle detection, rear 228      
Large canvas sunroof 1,092      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Navigation system   450   450
Cargo net   59 59 59
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 3,930 4,250 2,435 5,295
Options (change) 3,576 3,866 2,216 4,817
Destination 925 875 875 875
Total Price $31,615 $30,250 $34,285 $34,045
Total Invoice $30,353 $28,861 $32,827 $32,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,656
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLibertyMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$31,615$30,250$34,285$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,220-2,310-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$29,030$31,975$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$30,353$28,861$32,827$32,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-2,212-2,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,353$27,697$30,615$29,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918$1,781

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLibertyMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo tray$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Large canvas sunroof$1200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
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 $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,885$6,105$7,195$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220$2,310$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-2,212-2,974

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelLibertyMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in111.4 in
Length176.9 in193.8 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height72.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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