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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,755

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,425

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $2,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicCaliberCaliberCaliber
TrimLTSXTR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $17,485 $19,310 $23,350
Base Invoice $19,304 $16,371 $18,032 $21,709
Front Seating Package 450      
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Rear spoiler 175      
Engine-block heater 75 35 35 35
Sunroof 800 795 795 795
Satellite radio 200      
Popular Equipment Group   200    
Driver Convenience Group   760 760  
Front side airbags   250 250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400    
Heated front seats   250    
Front Seating Package 374      
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Rear spoiler 145      
Engine-block heater 62 32 32 32
Sunroof 664 731 731 731
Satellite radio 166      
Popular Equipment Group   184    
Driver Convenience Group   699 699  
Front side airbags   230 230 230
Antilock brakes (ABS)   368    
Heated front seats   230    
Options (change) 2,295 2,690 1,840 1,080
Options (change) 1,905 2,474 1,692 993
Destination 650 580 580 580
Total Price $23,265 $20,755 $21,730 $25,010
Total Invoice $21,859 $19,425 $20,304 $23,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,382
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicCaliberCaliberCaliber
TrimLTSXTR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$23,265$20,755$21,730$25,010
Adjustments for Features-105-50-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,160$20,705$21,455$25,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750$4,305
Total Invoice$21,859$19,425$20,304$23,282
Adjustments for Features-99-47-2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,760$19,378$20,047$23,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$669$3,904

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicCaliberCaliberCaliber
TrimLTSXTR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0$0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,945$3,170$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$50$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-99-47-2570

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length188.3 in173.8 in
Width69.9 in68.8 in
Height57.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.448.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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