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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,500

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,999

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLTZSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $22,373 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Engine-block heater 50 50 50 50 50
Sunroof 800 995 995 995 995
Satellite radio 325        
Rear spoiler   295 295    
Plus Package     2,000    
Engine-block heater 42 45 45 45 45
Sunroof 664 886 886 886 886
Satellite radio 270        
Rear spoiler   263 263    
Plus Package     1,780    
Options (change) 1,175 1,340 3,340 1,045 1,045
Options (change) 976 1,194 2,974 931 931
Destination 650 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $25,500 $30,930 $34,330 $36,035 $48,965
Total Invoice $23,999 $29,626 $32,694 $34,211 $47,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,966
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLTZSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT4A8T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$25,500$30,930$34,330$36,035$48,965
Adjustments for Features0-690-2,715-3,640-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,500$30,240$31,615$32,395$43,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375$2,155$12,820
Total Invoice$23,999$29,626$32,694$34,211$47,207
Adjustments for Features0-661-2,586-3,456-5,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,999$28,965$30,108$30,755$41,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,143$1,790$12,549

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLTZSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
8-speed automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera    $200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter    $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,690$5,715$6,640$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$2,715$3,640$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-2,586-3,456-5,693

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in120.2 in
Length188.3 in199.9 in
Width69.9 in75.0 in
Height57.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested172566%

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