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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: $23,910

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,740

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201120112011
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $22,975 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $21,826 $24,115 $25,806
Power Convenience Group 800   800      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Quick Order Package S 1,815          
Front side airbags 490 490 490      
Engine-block heater 35 35 35 75 75 75
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195          
Remote start   185 185      
Temporary spare tire       100 100 100
Power Convenience Group 704   704      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Quick Order Package S 1,597          
Front side airbags 431 431 431      
Engine-block heater 31 31 31 66 66 66
Satellite radio - one year subscription 172          
Remote start   163 163      
Temporary spare tire       88 88 88
Options (change) 3,335 710 1,510 175 175 175
Options (change) 2,935 625 1,329 154 154 154
Destination 700 700 700 760 760 760
Total Price $25,320 $27,605 $32,450 $23,910 $26,320 $28,100
Total Invoice $23,659 $25,294 $29,598 $22,740 $25,029 $26,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $573
Model Year200820082008201120112011
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,320$27,605$32,450$23,910$26,320$28,100
Adjustments for Features-370-970-2,9950-1,730-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,950$26,635$29,455$23,910$24,590$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$4,505$0$680$1,220
Total Invoice$23,659$25,294$29,598$22,740$25,029$26,720
Adjustments for Features-346-889-2,7320-1,645-2,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,313$24,405$26,866$22,740$23,384$23,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,092$3,553$0$644$1,156

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008201120112011
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Remote start $150$150 $150$150
Sunshade, rear     $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
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   
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$0   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000   
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$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors     $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Power mirrors   $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver   $10  
Visor mirror, passenger   $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
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
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,890$6,915$3,920$5,650$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$970$2,995$0$1,730$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments-346-889-2,7320-1,645-2,824

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelWranglerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.3 in
Length184.4 in191.8 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height72.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,181 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
46.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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