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

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,100

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,720

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $27,165
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $25,806
Front side airbags 495 495  
Engine-block heater 95   75
Remote start 495    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
Automatic climate control, front 395 395  
Cold Weather Group   1,095  
Temporary spare tire     100
Front side airbags 441 441  
Engine-block heater 85   66
Remote start 441    
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202  
Automatic climate control, front 352 352  
Cold Weather Group   975  
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 2,830 3,335 175
Options (change) 2,521 2,970 154
Destination 1,195 1,195 760
Total Price $38,270 $41,975 $28,100
Total Invoice $36,411 $39,804 $26,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,384
Model Year201820182011
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/50-18
Total Price$38,270$41,975$28,100
Adjustments for Features-2,425-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$38,675$28,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,830$0
Total Invoice$36,411$39,804$26,720
Adjustments for Features-2,307-3,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,104$36,675$26,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,571$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182011
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000 
Rock rails $200 
Skid plates$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power mirrors  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,315$8,190$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,307-3,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
ModelWrangler JKMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.3 in
Length184.4 in191.8 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height72.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

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

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