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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: $31,960

Dodge Challenger SXT   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,335

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTZSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,365 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $25,859 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Premium Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900      
Navigation system 795      
Engine-block heater 75 95 95 95
SXT Plus Package   2,000    
Media Center 730N   790 790 790
Sound Group II   1,195 1,195  
Electronics Convenience Group   695    
Temporary spare tire   75 75  
Sunroof   995 995 995
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     695  
Premium Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672      
Navigation system 700      
Engine-block heater 66 85 85 85
SXT Plus Package   1,780    
Media Center 730N   703 703 703
Sound Group II   1,064 1,063  
Electronics Convenience Group   619    
Temporary spare tire   67 67  
Sunroof   886 886 886
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Xenon HID headlights     619  
Options (change) 4,165 5,845 5,845 1,880
Options (change) 3,666 5,204 5,203 1,674
Destination 810 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,340 $31,960 $36,610 $47,750
Total Invoice $30,335 $30,491 $34,773 $46,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,856
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTZSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine197hp I4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9368, 8368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$32,340$31,960$36,610$47,750
Adjustments for Features-3,235-3500-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,105$31,610$36,610$46,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000$15,290
Total Invoice$30,335$30,491$34,773$46,121
Adjustments for Features-3,034-3340-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,301$30,157$34,773$45,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,616$15,143

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2013201220122012
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
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 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,240$2,355$2,005$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$350$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,034-3340-821

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in116.0 in
Length191.5 in197.7 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested174074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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