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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: $22,290

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,837

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTZSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $27,027 $16,371 $18,032
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Leather Interior Group   1,045 595
Popular Equipment Group   200  
Driver Convenience Group   760 760
Security Group   890 440
Front side airbags   250 250
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   795 795
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
Leather Interior Group   961 547
Popular Equipment Group   184  
Driver Convenience Group   699 699
Security Group   819 405
Front side airbags   230 230
Heated front seats   230  
Sunroof   731 731
Options (change) 75 4,225 2,875
Options (change) 66 3,886 2,644
Destination 760 580 580
Total Price $29,435 $22,290 $22,765
Total Invoice $27,853 $20,837 $21,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,033
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTZSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$29,435$22,290$22,765
Adjustments for Features-2,120-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,315$22,265$22,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500
Total Invoice$27,853$20,837$21,256
Adjustments for Features-2,006-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,847$20,814$21,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$442

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimLTZSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$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  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,765$1,670$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,006-230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

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