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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,925

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,399

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
TrimLTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $23,065 $19,825
Base Invoice $16,883 $21,797 $18,358
2LT Equipment Group 2,200    
Luxury and Convenience Package 995    
Side curtain airbags 690    
Engine-block heater 50 50 40
Satellite radio 325 325 195
Rear spoiler 175   225
Travel Convenience Group     355
Power driver seat (8-way)     380
Protection Value Package     730
2.7L V6     850
2LT Equipment Group 2,035    
Luxury and Convenience Package 826    
Side curtain airbags 573    
Engine-block heater 42 42 37
Satellite radio 270 270 179
Rear spoiler 145   207
Travel Convenience Group     327
Power driver seat (8-way)     350
Protection Value Package     672
2.7L V6     782
Options (change) 4,435 375 2,775
Options (change) 3,891 312 2,554
Destination 625 625 675
Total Price $22,925 $24,065 $23,275
Total Invoice $21,399 $22,734 $21,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
TrimLTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6201hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,925$24,065$23,275
Adjustments for Features-1,240-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,685$20,925$23,275
Cost Above Minimum$760$0$0
Total Invoice$21,399$22,734$21,587
Adjustments for Features-1,157-2,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,242$19,768$21,587
Cost Above Minimum$474$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
TrimLTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,565$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,157-2,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuStratus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.0 in
Length188.3 in191.2 in
Width69.9 in70.6 in
Height57.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
201 hp@5400
220 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested172592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0No
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested39055%
Total Not Requested32545%

Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%
Power driver seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5800
190 lb-ft@4850
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5800
190 lb-ft@4850
1000Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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