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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: $22,380

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,590

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelCaliberMalibuMalibu
TrimSXT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $18,232 $23,916 $25,607
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Power driver seat 300    
Security Group 750    
Engine-block heater 95 75 75
Sunroof 845 850 850
Interface Package   250  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
3.6L V6     1,595
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Power driver seat 273    
Security Group 683    
Engine-block heater 86 66 66
Sunroof 769 748 748
Interface Package   220  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 2,865 3,070 2,620
Options (change) 2,608 2,702 2,306
Destination 750 720 720
Total Price $22,380 $28,965 $30,295
Total Invoice $21,590 $27,338 $28,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,992
Model Year201220102010
ModelCaliberMalibuMalibu
TrimSXT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$22,380$28,965$30,295
Adjustments for Features0-730-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,380$28,235$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0
Total Invoice$21,590$27,338$28,633
Adjustments for Features0-689-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,590$26,649$26,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220102010
ModelCaliberMalibuMalibu
TrimSXT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,670$3,400$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-689-2,051

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,062 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Interface Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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