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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: $29,185

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,681

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845      
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Automatic climate control, front 155 155      
Engine-block heater 95 95   75 75
Remote start 495 495      
Front side airbags 495 495      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,175 1,900
Navigation system     1,120 795 795
Advanced Safety Package     890    
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642      
Leather seating surfaces 801 801      
Automatic climate control, front 138 138      
Engine-block heater 85 85   66 66
Remote start 441 441      
Front side airbags 441 441      
Leather Package     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,034 1,672
Navigation system     986 700 700
Advanced Safety Package     783    
Options (change) 3,985 3,985 4,185 3,045 2,770
Options (change) 3,548 3,548 3,683 2,680 2,438
Destination 925 925 825 825 825
Total Price $35,655 $38,480 $30,955 $29,185 $31,385
Total Invoice $33,501 $36,072 $29,285 $27,681 $29,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,877
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,655$38,480$30,955$29,185$31,385
Adjustments for Features0-600-800-60-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$37,880$30,155$29,125$30,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$1,030$0$1,250
Total Invoice$33,501$36,072$29,285$27,681$29,525
Adjustments for Features0-562-757-57-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,501$35,510$28,528$27,624$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,009$904$0$951

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200  
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$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
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$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 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$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
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$6,240$6,840$7,040$6,300$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$800$60$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-757-57-950

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,076 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 Sahara

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested94090%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested94090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested157594%

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