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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: $27,755

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,580

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $2,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPatriotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,560 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $22,681 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Sun and Sound Group 1,295      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,195      
Media Center 430N 685      
Engine-block heater 95 75 75 75
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Cargo mat   80   80
Navigation system   495   495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Sun and Sound Group 1,178      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,087      
Media Center 430N 623      
Engine-block heater 86 68 68 68
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Cargo mat   73   73
Navigation system   450   450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 3,270 4,090 1,345 5,285
Options (change) 2,974 3,720 1,224 4,807
Destination 925 875 875 875
Total Price $27,755 $29,985 $33,140 $33,930
Total Invoice $26,580 $28,614 $31,782 $32,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $646
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPatriotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6T8CVT
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)215/60-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,755$29,985$33,140$33,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-2,405-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$28,530$30,735$30,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,205$2,045
Total Invoice$26,580$28,614$31,782$32,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,388-2,306-3,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,580$27,226$29,476$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$1,917

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPatriotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
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
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
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50   
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 nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$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
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$4,625$6,080$7,030$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$2,405$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,388-2,306-3,198

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelPatriotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in111.4 in
Length173.8 in193.8 in
Width69.2 in73.0 in
Height65.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,112 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55087%
Total Not Requested8013%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55087%
Total Not Requested8013%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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