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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: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,238

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $5,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimEco2LTLTZSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $18,232 $18,199
Power Convenience Package 1,115        
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   845 845
Engine-block heater   75 75 95 95
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900    
Uconnect Voice Command       325 325
Power driver seat       300  
Driver Convenience Group       550 550
Security Group       750 700
Power Convenience Package 981        
Sunroof 880 880   769 769
Engine-block heater   66 66 86 86
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672    
Uconnect Voice Command       296 296
Power driver seat       273  
Driver Convenience Group       501 501
Security Group       683 637
Options (change) 2,115 2,250 1,975 2,865 2,515
Options (change) 1,861 1,980 1,738 2,608 2,289
Destination 810 810 810 750 750
Total Price $27,910 $27,950 $30,150 $22,380 $21,995
Total Invoice $26,531 $26,559 $28,407 $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: $3,351
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimEco2LTLTZSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$27,910$27,950$30,150$22,380$21,995
Adjustments for Features-2,460-2,870-4,470-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$25,080$25,680$21,230$21,995
Cost Above Minimum$370$0$600$0$765
Total Invoice$26,531$26,559$28,407$21,590$21,238
Adjustments for Features-2,338-2,727-4,212-1,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,193$23,832$24,195$20,481$21,238
Cost Above Minimum$361$0$363$0$757

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuCaliberCaliber
TrimEco2LTLTZSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Engine-block heater $35$35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights $125$125$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    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
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$4,840$5,250$6,850$3,530$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$2,870$4,470$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,338-2,727-4,212-1,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in103.7 in
Length191.5 in173.8 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height57.6 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested67542%
Total Not Requested91558%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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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