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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: $34,555

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,852

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $1,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimPremierSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $29,736 $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270        
Driver Confidence Package 1,195        
Driver Confidence Package II 995        
Cargo net 60        
Engine-block heater 100 50 50 50 50
Adaptive Cruise Group   925   925 795
Plus Package   2,000      
Navigation Group   995      
Sunroof   995 995 995 995
Max Package     6,200    
Driver Confidence Group       995 745
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066        
Driver Confidence Package 1,087        
Driver Confidence Package II 905        
Cargo net 55        
Engine-block heater 91 45 45 45 45
Adaptive Cruise Group   823   823 708
Plus Package   1,780      
Navigation Group   886      
Sunroof   886 886 886 886
Max Package     5,518    
Driver Confidence Group       886 663
Options (change) 4,620 4,965 7,245 2,965 2,585
Options (change) 4,204 4,420 6,449 2,640 2,302
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,470 $34,555 $38,235 $37,955 $50,505
Total Invoice $34,815 $32,852 $36,169 $35,920 $48,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,359
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimPremierSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT9A8T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9276, 6552, 11276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$36,470$34,555$38,235$37,955$50,505
Adjustments for Features-3,4800-1,975-2,275-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,990$34,555$36,260$35,680$47,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705$1,125$12,835
Total Invoice$34,815$32,852$36,169$35,920$48,578
Adjustments for Features-3,3220-1,868-2,153-2,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,493$32,852$34,301$33,767$45,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,449$915$12,730

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelMalibuChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimPremierSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
8-speed automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100$100
Following distance indicator$25    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,570$5,090$7,065$7,365$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$0$1,975$2,275$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3220-1,868-2,153-2,996

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in120.2 in
Length193.8 in199.9 in
Width73.0 in75.0 in
Height57.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested127549%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested425067%
Total Not Requested210033%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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