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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,475

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelMalibuDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimPremierR/TCitadelSRT 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $46,727 $49,227 $65,377
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
Driver Confidence Package II 995      
Engine-block heater 100 95 95 95
Cargo net 65      
Technology Group   2,495 2,495 2,495
Sunroof   1,195   1,195
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
Driver Confidence Package II 905      
Engine-block heater 91 85 85 85
Cargo net 59      
Technology Group   2,221 2,221 2,221
Sunroof   1,064   1,064
Options (change) 4,625 3,785 2,590 3,785
Options (change) 4,208 3,370 2,306 3,370
Destination 875 1,495 1,495 1,495
Total Price $36,475 $52,007 $53,312 $70,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Durango Citadel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,276
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelMalibuDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimPremierR/TCitadelSRT 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4360hp V8295hp V6475hp V8
TransmissionT9T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$36,475$52,007$53,312$70,657
Adjustments for Features0-3,795-3,620-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,475$48,212$49,692$65,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480$17,200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2018202120212021
ModelMalibuDurangoDurangoDurango
TrimPremierR/TCitadelSRT 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Following distance indicator$25   
Full-size spare tire $225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300 
Towing camera $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body color exterior trim $0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100 $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Performance meter   $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0$0
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,820$9,615$9,440$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,795$3,620$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355-258-361

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20182021
ModelMalibuDurango
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in119.8 in
Length193.8 in201.2 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.7 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.847.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.884.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%
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 II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Citadel

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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