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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,060

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,436

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuJourneyJourney
TrimMaxx SSCrossroadR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $26,295 $31,795
Base Invoice $21,986 $25,474 $30,589
Engine-block heater 50 95 95
Sunroof 800 1,195 1,195
Satellite radio 325    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Crossroad Plus Package   1,100  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Rear-Seat Video Group   1,349  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     949
Satellite radio - one year subscription     295
Engine-block heater 42 85 85
Sunroof 664 1,064 1,064
Satellite radio 293    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Crossroad Plus Package   979  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Rear-Seat Video Group   1,201  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     845
Satellite radio - one year subscription     263
Options (change) 2,170 5,439 2,534
Options (change) 1,825 4,842 2,257
Destination 625 995 995
Total Price $26,060 $32,729 $35,324
Total Invoice $24,436 $31,311 $33,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,584
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuJourneyJourney
TrimMaxx SSCrossroadR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$26,060$32,729$35,324
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$29,289$31,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745
Total Invoice$24,436$31,311$33,841
Adjustments for Features0-3,291-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,436$28,020$29,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,711

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuJourneyJourney
TrimMaxx SSCrossroadR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,985$7,425$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,291-4,110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuJourney
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.8 in
Length187.8 in192.4 in
Width69.8 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested118067%
Total Not Requested57533%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear-Seat Video Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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