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Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $405

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,730 $32,050 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,254 $30,186 $27,027
Front side airbags 490 490  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Remote start 185 185  
Leather seating surfaces 650 650  
Front side airbags 436 436  
Engine-block heater 31 31 66
Remote start 165 165  
Leather seating surfaces 579 579  
Options (change) 1,360 1,360 75
Options (change) 1,211 1,211 66
Destination 750 750 760
Total Price $29,840 $34,160 $29,435
Total Invoice $28,215 $32,147 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year201020102012
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,840$34,160$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,840$32,510$28,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,670$0
Total Invoice$28,215$32,147$27,853
Adjustments for Features0-1,553-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,215$30,594$26,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,379$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,665$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,553-1,325

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
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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