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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: $36,115

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,760

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimPremierSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat Widebody
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $30,295 $33,995 $36,995 $38,990 $40,995 $38,995 $43,995 $49,495 $64,295 $70,295
Base Invoice $29,736 $29,708 $33,336 $36,006 $37,782 $39,566 $37,646 $42,096 $48,376 $62,140 $67,480
Driver Confidence Package 1,195                    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270                    
Driver Confidence Package II 995                    
Engine-block heater 100 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
Uconnect 8.4N   795 795 795 795 795 795 795      
Driver Convenience Group   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095      
Technology Group   1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195    
Wireless charging station   350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350
Sunroof   1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995 1,995
Leather Interior Group             1,695 1,695      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087                    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066                    
Driver Confidence Package II 905                    
Engine-block heater 91 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85
Uconnect 8.4N   708 708 708 708 708 708 708      
Driver Convenience Group   975 975 975 975 975 975 975      
Technology Group   1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064    
Wireless charging station   312 312 312 312 312 312 312 312 312 312
Sunroof   1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776 1,776
Leather Interior Group             1,509 1,509      
Options (change) 4,560 4,725 4,725 4,725 4,725 4,725 6,420 6,420 2,835 2,440 2,440
Options (change) 4,149 4,208 4,208 4,208 4,208 4,208 5,717 5,717 2,525 2,173 2,173
Destination 875 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700 1,700
Total Price $36,410 $36,115 $39,815 $42,815 $44,810 $46,815 $47,510 $52,510 $54,425 $69,530 $75,530
Total Invoice $34,760 $35,011 $38,639 $41,309 $43,085 $44,869 $45,458 $49,908 $52,996 $67,108 $72,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,914
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimPremierSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat Widebody
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4305hp V6305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionT9T8T8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6900, 19900, 19900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20305/35-20
Total Price$36,410$36,115$39,815$42,815$44,810$46,815$47,510$52,510$54,425$69,530$75,530
Adjustments for Features-2,580-825-2,62500-50-750-650-1,600-350-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,830$35,290$37,190$42,815$44,810$46,765$46,760$51,860$52,825$69,180$74,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,525$9,520$11,475$11,470$16,570$17,535$33,890$39,615
Total Invoice$34,760$35,011$38,639$41,309$43,085$44,869$45,458$49,908$52,996$67,108$72,448
Adjustments for Features-2,463-800-2,54700-48-718-618-1,558-338-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,297$34,211$36,092$41,309$43,085$44,821$44,740$49,290$51,438$66,770$71,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,881$7,098$8,874$10,610$10,529$15,079$17,227$32,559$37,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimPremierSXT PlusGTR/T PlusR/T ClassicT/A PlusR/T Scat PackT/A 392SRT 392SRT HellcatSRT Hellcat Widebody
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400          
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300        
6-speed manual   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0          
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700        
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control         $150$150
Power rear side windows$200          
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500          
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250          
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200          
Automatic braking, low-speed$200          
Following distance indicator$25          
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75          
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200          
Lane departure warning$200          
Obstacle detection, front$150          
Pedestrian detection$50          
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0          
Rear side airbags$300          
Rollover sensor$50          
Safety key$5          
Vehicle health reports$0          
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40          
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75          
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)        $0$0$0
Black hood     $0 $0   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100$100 $100 $100  
Front splitter spoiler      $200$200$200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Laminated front side windows$200          
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200          
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings          $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0          
App support$0          
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200          
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound        $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225          
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50          
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge         $75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Performance meter     $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25          
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100          
Leather door panel trim        $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200          
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100          
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100          
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100          
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100          
Power recliner, driver seat$100          
Power recliner, passenger seat$100          
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0$0   
Upgraded floor mats$0          
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Hydraulic steering (optional)         $0 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels      $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0 $0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100        
Total Value of Features$8,370$6,615$8,415$5,790$5,790$5,840$6,540$6,440$7,390$6,140$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$825$2,625$0$0$50$750$650$1,600$350$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,463-800-2,54700-48-718-618-1,558-338-599

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in116.0 in
Length193.8 in197.9 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45046%
Total Not Requested52554%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger GT

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45046%
Total Not Requested52554%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45046%
Total Not Requested52554%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45046%
Total Not Requested52554%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A 392

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested55051%
Total Not Requested52549%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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