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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,480

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,208

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKMalibu Classic
TrimUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,245 $37,445 $20,320
Base Invoice $30,260 $32,695 $35,639 $19,304
Cold Weather Group 1,395      
Front side airbags 495 495 495  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 220      
Engine-block heater   95 95 75
Remote start   495 495 190
Heated front seats   495 385  
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Satellite radio       200
Cold Weather Group 1,242      
Front side airbags 441 441 441  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 196      
Engine-block heater   85 85 62
Remote start   441 441 158
Heated front seats   441 352  
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 2,110 1,580 1,470 1,510
Options (change) 1,879 1,408 1,319 1,254
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 650
Total Price $34,400 $37,020 $40,110 $22,480
Total Invoice $33,334 $35,298 $38,153 $21,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,502
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKMalibu Classic
TrimUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6285hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,400$37,020$40,110$22,480
Adjustments for Features-3,740-5,115-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$31,905$34,195$22,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$3,535$0
Total Invoice$33,334$35,298$38,153$21,208
Adjustments for Features-3,624-4,877-5,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,710$30,421$32,527$21,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$711$2,817$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKWrangler JKMalibu Classic
TrimUnlimited Sport SUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Climate Control 
Rear defrost   $200
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Lockable front differential  $150 
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000 
Rock rails  $200 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power mirrors   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,190$8,990$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$5,115$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,624-4,877-5,6260

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelWrangler JKMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in188.3 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in
Height72.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport S

Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Engine-block heater35Yes
Total Requested38584%
Total Not Requested7516%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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