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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: $28,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,085

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibuChargerCharger
TrimLTZR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $32,160 $38,970
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,901 $36,098
Engine-block heater 75 40 40
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Sunroof 800 950 950
Road/Track Performance Group   3,940  
Side curtain airbags     590
Engine-block heater 62 36 36
Power-adjustable pedals 104    
Sunroof 664 846 846
Road/Track Performance Group   3,507  
Side curtain airbags     525
Options (change) 1,000 4,930 1,580
Options (change) 830 4,389 1,407
Destination 650 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $28,745 $37,840 $43,000
Total Invoice $27,085 $35,040 $39,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,952
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibuChargerCharger
TrimLTZR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6368hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$28,745$37,840$43,000
Adjustments for Features-415-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,330$37,415$43,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,585
Total Invoice$27,085$35,040$39,955
Adjustments for Features-391-3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,694$34,646$39,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,309

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibuChargerCharger
TrimLTZR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0$0
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,200$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-391-3940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in120.0 in
Length191.8 in200.1 in
Width70.3 in74.5 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Road/Track Performance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
245/45WR20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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