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Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,965

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,956

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $4,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelPatriotMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,019 $27,027
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,050  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Engine-block heater 35 75
Automatic climate control, front 155  
5-speed manual 0  
3.6L V6   1,600
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 956  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Engine-block heater 32 66
Automatic climate control, front 141  
5-speed manual 0  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 2,535 1,675
Options (change) 2,307 1,578
Destination 630 760
Total Price $25,965 $31,035
Total Invoice $24,956 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,520
Model Year20102012
ModelPatriotMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,965$31,035
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$30,095
Total Invoice$24,956$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,956$28,476

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelPatriotMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,410$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-889

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelPatriotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.3 in
Length173.6 in191.8 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height64.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,108 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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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