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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: $30,250

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182020
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJourney
TrimLTPremierHybridCrossroad
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $28,595
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Navigation system 495   495  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 95
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Premium Sound Group       395
Popular Equipment Group       1,350
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group       1,295
Leather seating surfaces       995
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Navigation system 450   450  
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 85
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Premium Sound Group       352
Popular Equipment Group       1,202
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group       1,153
Leather seating surfaces       886
Options (change) 4,250 2,435 5,295 4,130
Options (change) 3,866 2,216 4,817 3,678
Destination 875 875 875 1,495
Total Price $30,250 $34,285 $34,045 $34,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,933
Model Year2018201820182020
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJourney
TrimLTPremierHybridCrossroad
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H173hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$30,250$34,285$34,045$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,900-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$33,195$32,145$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year2018201820182020
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJourney
TrimLTPremierHybridCrossroad
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Larger infotainment display   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Conversation mirror   $25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$5,705$6,795$7,605$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,900$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,044-1,811-245

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20182020
ModelMalibuJourney
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in113.8 in
Length193.8 in192.4 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,794 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.867.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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