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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: $23,810

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,652

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,265 $28,735 $22,975 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $22,206 $26,184 $21,826 $24,115 $25,806
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300      
Security Group 295 295      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75 75
Floor mats 30 30      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 264      
Security Group 260 260      
Satellite radio 172 172      
Engine-block heater 31 31 66 66 66
Floor mats 26 26      
Options (change) 855 855 75 75 75
Options (change) 753 753 66 66 66
Destination 660 660 760 760 760
Total Price $25,780 $30,250 $23,810 $26,220 $28,000
Total Invoice $23,619 $27,597 $22,652 $24,941 $26,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $880
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I6190hp I6169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)30x9.5-15245/75-16215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,780$30,250$23,810$26,220$28,000
Adjustments for Features-95-3950-1,480-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,685$29,855$23,810$24,740$25,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,170$0$930$1,245
Total Invoice$23,619$27,597$22,652$24,941$26,632
Adjustments for Features-87-3600-1,408-2,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,532$27,237$22,652$23,533$23,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,705$0$881$1,179

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power front side windows  $250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225
Remote start   $150$150
Sunshade, rear    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Rear defrost  $200$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Laminated front side windows  $200$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$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$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   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,140$5,745$7,225$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$395$0$1,480$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-87-3600-1,408-2,801

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
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.3,416 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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