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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,995

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,238

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTPremierHybridSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $18,232 $18,199
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270      
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 95 95
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Panoramic sunroof     1,150    
Navigation system     495    
Uconnect Voice Command       325 325
Power driver seat       300  
Driver Convenience Group       550 550
Security Group       750 700
Sunroof       845 845
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066      
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 86 86
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Panoramic sunroof     1,047    
Navigation system     450    
Uconnect Voice Command       296 296
Power driver seat       273  
Driver Convenience Group       501 501
Security Group       683 637
Sunroof       769 769
Options (change) 3,690 2,370 5,230 2,865 2,515
Options (change) 3,357 2,157 4,758 2,608 2,289
Destination 875 875 875 750 750
Total Price $29,690 $34,220 $33,980 $22,380 $21,995
Total Invoice $28,352 $32,768 $32,393 $21,590 $21,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,469
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTPremierHybridSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$29,690$34,220$33,980$22,380$21,995
Adjustments for Features-4,610-6,375-7,185-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,080$27,845$26,795$21,230$21,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$1,715$0$765
Total Invoice$28,352$32,768$32,393$21,590$21,238
Adjustments for Features-4,402-6,105-6,849-1,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,950$26,663$25,544$20,481$21,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,713$1,594$0$757

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTPremierHybridSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Following distance indicator  $25  
Forward collision warning  $200  
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
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
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600  
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  
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
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  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,805$9,570$10,380$4,345$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$6,375$7,185$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,402-6,105-6,849-1,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in103.7 in
Length193.8 in173.8 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.847.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%

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