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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: $22,610

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,131

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibu
TrimSXTR/TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $27,095
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $25,605
Security Group 890 440  
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
CD changer, in-dash 320 320  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Front side airbags 250 250  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 795 795 800
Heated front seats 250    
Rear Power Package     250
Security Group 819 405  
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
CD changer, in-dash 294 294  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Front side airbags 230 230  
Engine-block heater 32 32 62
Sunroof 731 731 664
Heated front seats 230    
Rear Power Package     208
Options (change) 4,545 3,195 1,125
Options (change) 4,180 2,938 934
Destination 580 580 650
Total Price $22,610 $23,085 $28,870
Total Invoice $21,131 $21,550 $27,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,929
Model Year200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibu
TrimSXTR/TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$22,610$23,085$28,870
Adjustments for Features-250-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,585$23,085$26,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$21,131$21,550$27,189
Adjustments for Features-230-2,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,108$21,550$25,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibu
TrimSXTR/TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,695$1,670$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-2,152

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.3 in
Length173.8 in191.8 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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