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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTZSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,095 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $25,605 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Engine-block heater 75 95 95 95
Sunroof 800 995 740 995
Electronics Convenience Group   695    
SXT Plus Package   2,000    
Temporary spare tire   75 75  
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Super Track Pak     595  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     995  
Engine-block heater 62 85 85 85
Sunroof 664 886 659 886
Electronics Convenience Group   619    
SXT Plus Package   1,780    
Temporary spare tire   67 67  
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Super Track Pak     530  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     886  
Options (change) 875 3,860 4,500 1,090
Options (change) 726 3,437 4,007 971
Destination 650 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $28,620 $29,975 $35,265 $46,960
Total Invoice $26,981 $28,724 $33,577 $45,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,266
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTZSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$28,620$29,975$35,265$46,960
Adjustments for Features-1,165-6000-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,455$29,375$35,265$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,890$16,220
Total Invoice$26,981$28,724$33,577$45,418
Adjustments for Features-1,098-5750-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,883$28,149$33,577$44,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,428$15,949

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTZSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Performance meter   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0$0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,580$3,015$2,415$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$600$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,098-5750-1,320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in116.0 in
Length191.8 in197.7 in
Width70.3 in75.7 in
Height57.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested159068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
3.92 axle ratioNo
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
Super Track Pak
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
245/45ZR20 tires200No
Upgraded stability control0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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