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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: $23,275

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $5,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,587

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $5,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
Trim2LTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $19,825
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $18,358
Engine-block heater 75 75 40
Rear spoiler 400 400 225
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Travel Convenience Group     355
Power driver seat (8-way)     380
Protection Value Package     730
Satellite radio     195
2.7L V6     850
Engine-block heater 66 66 37
Rear spoiler 352 352 207
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Travel Convenience Group     327
Power driver seat (8-way)     350
Protection Value Package     672
Satellite radio     179
2.7L V6     782
Options (change) 2,010 2,635 2,775
Options (change) 1,884 2,459 2,554
Destination 825 825 675
Total Price $28,430 $31,780 $23,275
Total Invoice $27,152 $30,046 $21,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
Trim2LTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$28,430$31,780$23,275
Adjustments for Features-3,725-6,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$25,390$23,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0
Total Invoice$27,152$30,046$21,587
Adjustments for Features-3,558-6,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,594$24,005$21,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuStratus
Trim2LTLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,925$7,590$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$6,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,558-6,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuStratus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in108.0 in
Length191.5 in191.2 in
Width73.0 in70.6 in
Height57.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.0 ft3

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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 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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