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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: $24,960

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,659

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X   
Difference: $185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $23,735 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $22,667 $24,443 $26,762
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   185 185 325    
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   163 163 286    
Options (change) 3,335 710 1,510 400 75 75
Options (change) 2,935 625 1,329 352 66 66
Destination 700 700 700 825 825 825
Total Price $25,320 $27,605 $32,450 $24,960 $26,495 $29,220
Total Invoice $23,659 $25,294 $29,598 $23,844 $25,334 $27,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6196hp I4196hp I4196hp 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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17215/60-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,320$27,605$32,450$24,960$26,495$29,220
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,625-785-1,985-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$27,005$29,825$24,175$24,510$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$4,505$0$335$1,195
Total Invoice$23,659$25,294$29,598$23,844$25,334$27,653
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,394-750-1,898-3,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,659$24,744$27,204$23,094$23,436$24,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,085$3,545$0$342$915

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008201520152015
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 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
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   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $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$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
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
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$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
Power mirrors   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,740$6,765$4,925$6,125$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,625$785$1,985$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-550-2,394-750-1,898-3,644

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
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 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 computer150Yes
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 Requested105069%
Total Not Requested46531%

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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