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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: $24,465

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,112

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $9,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $23,465
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $22,175
Remote start 495 495  
Engine-block heater 95 95 50
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Front side airbags 495 495  
Automatic climate control, front 155 155  
Polished alloy wheels 695    
Satellite radio     325
Remote start 441 441  
Engine-block heater 85 85 42
Leather seating surfaces 801 801  
Front side airbags 441 441  
Automatic climate control, front 138 138  
Polished alloy wheels 619    
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 2,835 2,140 375
Options (change) 2,525 1,906 312
Destination 925 925 625
Total Price $34,505 $36,635 $24,465
Total Invoice $32,478 $34,430 $23,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,789
Model Year201220122006
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,505$36,635$24,465
Adjustments for Features-1,675-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,830$34,360$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,530$0
Total Invoice$32,478$34,430$23,112
Adjustments for Features-1,577-2,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,901$32,292$23,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,391$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122006
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Climate Control 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Lockable front differential $150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $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
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power mirrors  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,415$7,015$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,577-2,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelWranglerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in112.3 in
Length184.4 in187.8 in
Width73.9 in69.8 in
Height72.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft341.0 ft3

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