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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: $26,425

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,382

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275      
Front side airbags 490 490      
Engine-block heater 35 35 100 100 100
Remote start 185 185 325   325
Power Convenience Group   800      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122      
Front side airbags 431 431      
Engine-block heater 31 31 91 91 91
Remote start 163 163 296   296
Power Convenience Group   704      
Options (change) 1,985 2,785 425 100 425
Options (change) 1,747 2,451 387 91 387
Destination 700 700 875 875 875
Total Price $28,880 $33,725 $26,425 $31,950 $29,175
Total Invoice $26,416 $30,720 $25,382 $30,702 $28,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,586
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,880$33,725$26,425$31,950$29,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-575-4,265-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,880$31,700$25,850$27,685$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$0$1,835$2,625
Total Invoice$26,416$30,720$25,382$30,702$28,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-552-4,098-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,416$28,875$24,830$26,604$27,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,459$0$1,774$2,520

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
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$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600 $600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for audio system  $25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$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
Power mirrors  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$5,480$7,505$6,055$9,745$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$575$4,265$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-552-4,098-672

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082017
ModelWranglerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.4 in
Length184.4 in193.8 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height72.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft315.8 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%

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