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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicJourneyJourney
TrimLTCrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,998 $31,276
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Engine-block heater 75 95 95
Sunroof 800    
Remote start 190    
Satellite radio 200    
Premium Sound Group   395  
Popular Equipment Group   1,350  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Engine-block heater 62 85 85
Sunroof 664    
Remote start 158    
Satellite radio 166    
Premium Sound Group   352  
Popular Equipment Group   1,202  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Options (change) 2,485 3,540 95
Options (change) 2,063 3,152 85
Destination 650 1,095 1,095
Total Price $23,455 $32,530 $33,685
Total Invoice $22,017 $31,245 $32,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,403
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicJourneyJourney
TrimLTCrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$23,455$32,530$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-6,065-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$26,465$28,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,005
Total Invoice$22,017$31,245$32,456
Adjustments for Features0-5,825-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$25,420$27,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,011

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicJourneyJourney
TrimLTCrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$8,640$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,825-5,025

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicJourney
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.8 in
Length188.3 in192.4 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.467.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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