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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: $30,185

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,802

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTPremierHybridSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895      
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270        
Leather Package 1,395   1,395      
Navigation system 495   495      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 95 95 95
Driver Confidence Package     1,195      
Panoramic sunroof     1,150      
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  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814      
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066        
Leather Package 1,269   1,269      
Navigation system 450   450      
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 85 85 85
Driver Confidence Package     1,087      
Panoramic sunroof     1,047      
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  
Options (change) 4,185 2,370 5,230 5,845 5,150 1,880
Options (change) 3,807 2,157 4,758 5,204 4,584 1,674
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,185 $34,220 $33,980 $31,960 $35,915 $47,750
Total Invoice $28,802 $32,768 $32,393 $30,491 $34,154 $46,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTPremierHybridSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T9CVTT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9368, 8368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$30,185$34,220$33,980$31,960$35,915$47,750
Adjustments for Features-2,525-3,615-4,425-8500-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$30,605$29,555$31,110$35,915$46,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0$4,805$15,290
Total Invoice$28,802$32,768$32,393$30,491$34,154$46,121
Adjustments for Features-2,409-3,462-4,218-8110-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,393$29,306$28,175$29,680$34,154$44,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,913$1,782$0$4,474$15,137

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimLTPremierHybridSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
CVT  $1000   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel $100   $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200   
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100   
Following distance indicator  $25   
Forward collision warning  $200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200   
Lane departure warning  $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Pedestrian detection  $50   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100
Hood scoop   $100$100$100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice recorder   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Performance meter     $150
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates $100    
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Upgraded floor mats $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$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$5,580$6,670$7,480$3,905$3,055$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$3,615$4,425$850$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,409-3,462-4,218-8110-1,304

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in116.0 in
Length193.8 in197.7 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested161569%
Total Not Requested72531%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
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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