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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: $23,685

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,120

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTR/TEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Driver Convenience Group 760 760      
Popular Equipment Group 200        
Security Group 890 440      
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595      
Front side airbags 250 250      
Engine-block heater 35 35   75 75
Sunroof 795 795 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,395 1,395 1,120 795 795
Heated front seats 250        
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
Driver Convenience Group 699 699      
Popular Equipment Group 184        
Security Group 819 405      
Leather Interior Group 961 547      
Front side airbags 230 230      
Engine-block heater 32 32   66 66
Sunroof 731 731 880 880  
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 986 700 700
Heated front seats 230        
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 5,620 4,270 4,730 4,440 2,770
Options (change) 5,169 3,927 4,284 3,908 2,438
Destination 580 580 810 810 810
Total Price $23,685 $24,160 $30,525 $30,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $22,120 $22,539 $28,954 $28,487 $29,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,827
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTR/TEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,685$24,160$30,525$30,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features-250-3,435-3,770-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,660$24,160$27,090$26,370$27,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$720$0$1,155
Total Invoice$22,120$22,539$28,954$28,487$29,107
Adjustments for Features-230-3,258-3,563-3,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,097$22,539$25,696$24,924$25,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$772$0$966

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTR/TEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Articulating liftgate speakers $50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$2,030$2,005$5,440$5,775$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,435$3,770$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3,258-3,563-3,217

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelCaliberMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.8 in
Length173.8 in191.5 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height60.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested161573%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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