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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: $23,050

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,380

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $2,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
TrimLTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $19,825
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $18,358
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Engine-block heater 75 75 40
Travel Convenience Group     355
Power driver seat (8-way)     380
Protection Value Package     730
Satellite radio     195
2.7L V6     850
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Engine-block heater 62 62 37
Travel Convenience Group     327
Power driver seat (8-way)     350
Protection Value Package     672
Satellite radio     179
2.7L V6     782
Options (change) 4,140 75 2,550
Options (change) 3,650 62 2,347
Destination 650 650 675
Total Price $25,975 $27,820 $23,050
Total Invoice $24,320 $26,317 $21,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56
Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
TrimLTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/60-16
Total Price$25,975$27,820$23,050
Adjustments for Features-3,200-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,775$23,265$23,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$24,320$26,317$21,380
Adjustments for Features-2,996-4,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,324$22,008$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$684$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year200820082006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
TrimLTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
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$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,980$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,996-4,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuStratus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in108.0 in
Length191.8 in191.2 in
Width70.3 in70.6 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested78040%
Total Not Requested117560%

Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Alarm100No
Total Requested23048%
Total Not Requested25052%
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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