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Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,450

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,078

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $65

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2LTLTZ
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,265 $28,735 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $22,206 $26,184 $23,346 $25,402
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300    
Security Group 295 295    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75
Floor mats 30 30    
CD changer, in-dash 300 300    
Unbranded 7 speakers 295      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 264    
Security Group 260 260    
Satellite radio 172 172    
Engine-block heater 31 31 62 62
Floor mats 26 26    
CD changer, in-dash 264 264    
Unbranded 7 speakers 260      
Options (change) 1,450 1,155 75 75
Options (change) 1,277 1,017 62 62
Destination 660 660 670 670
Total Price $26,375 $30,550 $25,450 $27,625
Total Invoice $24,143 $27,861 $24,078 $26,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,328
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2LTLTZ
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I6190hp I6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)30x9.5-15245/75-16215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,375$30,550$25,450$27,625
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,335-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$30,250$24,115$24,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,875$0$620
Total Invoice$24,143$27,861$24,078$26,134
Adjustments for Features0-274-1,263-2,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,143$27,587$22,815$23,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,444$0$585

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubicon2LTLTZ
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power front side windows  $250$250
Power locks  $275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear defrost  $200$200
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,815$6,850$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,335$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274-1,263-2,734

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelWranglerMalibu
Body2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.4 in112.3 in
Length167.0 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height71.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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