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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: $28,755

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,495

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845      
Automatic climate control, front 155 155      
Leather seating surfaces 900 900      
Remote start 495 495      
Engine-block heater 95 95 75 75 75
Front side airbags 495 495      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Navigation system     495   495
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642      
Automatic climate control, front 138 138      
Leather seating surfaces 801 801      
Remote start 441 441      
Engine-block heater 85 85 68 68 68
Front side airbags 441 441      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Navigation system     450   450
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 3,985 3,985 2,860 75 4,055
Options (change) 3,548 3,548 2,601 68 3,688
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $35,655 $38,480 $28,755 $31,870 $32,700
Total Invoice $33,501 $36,072 $27,495 $30,626 $31,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,701
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T8CVT
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)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,655$38,480$28,755$31,870$32,700
Adjustments for Features-325-9250-990-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$37,555$28,755$30,880$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$2,125$2,045
Total Invoice$33,501$36,072$27,495$30,626$31,222
Adjustments for Features-305-8670-951-1,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,196$35,205$27,495$29,675$29,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,009$0$2,180$1,913

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelWranglerWranglerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
CVT    $1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
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 prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
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 $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$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
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
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 + travel information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$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
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar 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
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$6,780$7,380$6,455$7,445$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$925$0$990$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-305-8670-951-1,814

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,076 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

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 LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40063%
Total Not Requested23037%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40063%
Total Not Requested23037%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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