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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: $24,560

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,959

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTZR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,165 $20,295 $24,840
Base Invoice $25,806 $19,026 $23,208
Temporary spare tire 100    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 850 795 795
Leather Interior Group   595 695
Security Group   1,875  
Driver Convenience Group   335  
SRT Option Group     575
Temporary spare tire 88    
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
Sunroof 748 723 723
Leather Interior Group   541 632
Security Group   1,706  
Driver Convenience Group   301  
SRT Option Group     523
Options (change) 1,025 3,635 2,100
Options (change) 902 3,303 1,910
Destination 760 630 630
Total Price $28,950 $24,560 $27,570
Total Invoice $27,468 $22,959 $25,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,322
Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTZR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$28,950$24,560$27,570
Adjustments for Features-2,695-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,255$23,095$27,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,475
Total Invoice$27,468$22,959$25,748
Adjustments for Features-2,557-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,911$21,589$25,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,159

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTZR/TSRT4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Voice recorder $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Performance meter  $150
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,440$3,210$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,557-1,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in103.7 in
Length191.8 in173.8 in
Width70.3 in68.8 in
Height57.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.148.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Traction control100Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested96546%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested35052%
Total Not Requested32548%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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