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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: $27,745

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,379

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $37

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275      
Front side airbags 490 490      
Engine-block heater 35 35   75 75
Remote start 185 185      
Power Convenience Group   800      
Navigation system     1,120 795  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Leather Package     1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122      
Front side airbags 431 431      
Engine-block heater 31 31   66 66
Remote start 163 163      
Power Convenience Group   704      
Navigation system     986 700  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Leather Package     880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034  
Options (change) 1,985 2,785 3,730 2,045 75
Options (change) 1,747 2,451 3,404 1,800 66
Destination 700 700 810 810 810
Total Price $28,880 $33,725 $29,525 $27,745 $28,250
Total Invoice $26,416 $30,720 $28,074 $26,379 $26,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,891
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,880$33,725$29,525$27,745$28,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,450-1,835-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,880$31,700$26,075$25,910$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$165$0$5
Total Invoice$26,416$30,720$28,074$26,379$26,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-3,280-1,745-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,416$28,875$24,794$24,634$24,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,459$269$109$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$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   
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350   
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,015$8,440$6,825$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,450$1,835$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-3,280-1,745-2,210

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelWranglerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.8 in
Length184.4 in191.5 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height72.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested179081%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

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