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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: $27,375

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,285

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $1,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelPatriotMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,795 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,939 $27,027
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,195  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Engine-block heater 95 75
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 1,087  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Options (change) 2,585 75
Options (change) 2,351 66
Destination 995 760
Total Price $27,375 $29,435
Total Invoice $26,285 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,986
Model Year20132012
ModelPatriotMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$27,375$29,435
Adjustments for Features-4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$29,435
Total Invoice$26,285$27,853
Adjustments for Features-4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,867$27,853

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
ModelPatriotMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Total Value of Features$3,610$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4180

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
ModelPatriotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.3 in
Length173.8 in191.8 in
Width69.2 in70.3 in
Height65.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,112 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 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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See a complete comparison of Jeep Patriot vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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