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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: $22,350

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,952

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibu
TrimR/TSRT4Maxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $23,465
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $22,175
Leather Interior Group 595 695  
Engine-block heater 35 35 50
Sunroof 795 795 800
Polished alloy wheels   400  
Satellite radio     325
Leather Interior Group 541 632  
Engine-block heater 32 32 42
Sunroof 723 723 664
Polished alloy wheels   364  
Satellite radio     270
Options (change) 1,425 1,925 1,175
Options (change) 1,296 1,751 976
Destination 630 630 625
Total Price $22,350 $27,395 $25,265
Total Invoice $20,952 $25,589 $23,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibu
TrimR/TSRT4Maxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4285hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$22,350$27,395$25,265
Adjustments for Features0-425-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$26,970$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,620$0
Total Invoice$20,952$25,589$23,776
Adjustments for Features0-397-2,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,952$25,192$20,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,240$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberMalibu
TrimR/TSRT4Maxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,345$1,770$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-2,983

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelCaliberMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in112.3 in
Length173.8 in187.8 in
Width68.8 in69.8 in
Height60.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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