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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,995

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,238

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTSXT PlusLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Security Group 750 700      
Driver Convenience Group 550 550      
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325      
Power driver seat 300        
Engine-block heater 95 95 100 100 100
Sunroof 845 845      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Sun and Wheels Package     1,300 2,270  
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Navigation system         495
Security Group 683 637      
Driver Convenience Group 501 501      
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296      
Power driver seat 273        
Engine-block heater 86 86 91 91 91
Sunroof 769 769      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Sun and Wheels Package     1,183 2,066  
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Navigation system         450
Options (change) 2,865 2,515 3,690 2,370 5,230
Options (change) 2,608 2,289 3,357 2,157 4,758
Destination 750 750 875 875 875
Total Price $22,380 $21,995 $29,690 $34,220 $33,980
Total Invoice $21,590 $21,238 $28,352 $32,768 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,469
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTSXT PlusLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTM5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$22,380$21,995$29,690$34,220$33,980
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-4,610-6,375-7,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,230$21,995$25,080$27,845$26,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0$2,765$1,715
Total Invoice$21,590$21,238$28,352$32,768$32,393
Adjustments for Features-1,1090-4,402-6,105-6,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,481$21,238$23,950$26,663$25,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$757$0$2,713$1,594

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTSXT PlusLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   $1000
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat   $40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$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
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Interior trim, special color $0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$4,345$3,195$7,805$9,570$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$4,610$6,375$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1090-4,402-6,105-6,849

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in111.4 in
Length173.8 in193.8 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height60.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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 surfaces900No
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 Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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