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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLTZSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145 $66,295
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834 $63,925
Engine-block heater 75 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
Plus Group   1,500 3,000 2,395          
Sun & Sound Group   1,995 1,995            
Plus Leather Group   3,000              
Temporary spare tire       595 595        
Sunroof       1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,995
Leather Interior Group           1,695      
Engine-block heater 66 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85
Plus Group   1,257 2,670 2,132          
Sun & Sound Group   1,776 1,776            
Plus Leather Group   2,670              
Temporary spare tire       530 530        
Sunroof       1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,776
Leather Interior Group           1,509      
Options (change) 75 6,590 5,090 4,380 1,985 3,085 1,390 1,390 2,090
Options (change) 66 5,788 4,531 3,900 1,768 2,747 1,238 1,238 1,861
Destination 760 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700
Total Price $29,435 $36,680 $39,180 $40,970 $42,075 $45,175 $48,480 $54,630 $71,180
Total Invoice $27,853 $35,444 $37,782 $39,399 $40,382 $43,343 $46,284 $53,167 $68,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,049
Model Year201220182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLTZSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$29,435$36,680$39,180$40,970$42,075$45,175$48,480$54,630$71,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-6,015-4,115-4,040-4,040-4,090-6,655-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$33,015$33,165$36,855$38,035$41,135$44,390$47,975$64,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$3,840$5,020$8,120$11,375$14,960$31,760
Total Invoice$27,853$35,444$37,782$39,399$40,382$43,343$46,284$53,167$68,581
Adjustments for Features0-3,542-5,800-3,957-3,877-3,876-3,905-6,477-6,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$31,902$31,982$35,442$36,505$39,467$42,379$46,690$62,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80$3,540$4,603$7,565$10,477$14,788$30,508

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201220182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimLTZSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700      
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100        
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75        
Hood scoop    $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125        
HD radio       $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50        
Navigation system       $600$600
Satellite radio$200        
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio       $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge        $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter  $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100        
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim       $250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100        
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)        $0
Machined 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
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,340$7,005$9,355$7,455$7,380$7,380$7,430$9,995$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$6,015$4,115$4,040$4,040$4,090$6,655$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,542-5,800-3,957-3,877-3,876-3,905-6,477-6,171

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in120.2 in
Length191.8 in198.4 in
Width70.3 in75.0 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested102551%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested135035%
Total Not Requested247565%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested135039%
Total Not Requested207561%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested175056%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested140055%
Total Not Requested115045%

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