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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,280

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,869

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT4LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,850 $20,295 $24,840 $20,320
Base Invoice $16,777 $19,026 $23,208 $19,304
Security Group 695      
Driver Convenience Group 795 695    
Sport Appearance Package 1,130      
Engine-block heater 35 35 35 75
Sunroof 795 795 795 800
CD changer, in-dash 350      
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Security Group 632      
Driver Convenience Group 728 632    
Sport Appearance Package 1,028      
Engine-block heater 32 32 32 62
Sunroof 723 723 723 664
CD changer, in-dash 319      
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 3,800 1,525 830 2,295
Options (change) 3,462 1,387 755 1,905
Destination 630 630 630 650
Total Price $22,280 $22,450 $26,300 $23,265
Total Invoice $20,869 $21,043 $24,593 $21,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,992
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT4LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4285hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$22,280$22,450$26,300$23,265
Adjustments for Features-1,350-250-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,930$22,425$26,300$22,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$5,370$0
Total Invoice$20,869$21,043$24,593$21,859
Adjustments for Features-1,265-230-263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,604$21,020$24,593$21,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,416$4,989$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelCaliberCaliberCaliberMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT4LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 $50 
Front side airbags$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Stability control$400 $400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50  
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Interior trim, special color$0$0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,045$2,720$2,695$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$25$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,265-230-263

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelCaliberMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.8 in188.3 in
Width68.8 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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