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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: $27,820

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,317

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,730 $32,050 $27,095
Base Invoice $26,254 $30,186 $25,605
Front side airbags 490 490  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Remote start 185 185  
CD changer, in-dash 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 650 650  
Front side airbags 436 436  
Engine-block heater 31 31 62
Remote start 165 165  
CD changer, in-dash 312 312  
Leather seating surfaces 579 579  
Options (change) 1,710 1,710 75
Options (change) 1,523 1,523 62
Destination 750 750 650
Total Price $30,190 $34,510 $27,820
Total Invoice $28,527 $32,459 $26,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,674
Model Year201020102008
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA4M6T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,190$34,510$27,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$32,860$27,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,670$0
Total Invoice$28,527$32,459$26,317
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,527$30,907$25,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102008
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear defrost  $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $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 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power mirrors  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,665$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-464

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
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.3,451 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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