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Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelChallengerChallengerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,220 $39,970 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,170 $37,047 $19,304
Electronics Convenience Group 1,445    
Quick Order Package J 1,935    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Engine-block heater 40   75
Sunroof 950 950 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Electronics Convenience Group 1,286    
Quick Order Package J 1,722    
Temporary spare tire 89    
Engine-block heater 36   62
Sunroof 846 846 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 4,470 950 2,485
Options (change) 3,979 846 2,063
Destination 725 725 650
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $35,415 $43,345 $23,455
Total Invoice $32,874 $40,318 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,003
Model Year200920092008
ModelChallengerChallengerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8425hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$35,415$43,345$23,455
Adjustments for Features-3,075-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$39,505$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,165$0
Total Invoice$32,874$40,318$22,017
Adjustments for Features-2,854-3,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,020$36,746$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,726$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200920092008
ModelChallengerChallengerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 $35
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Performance meter $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,735$5,500$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,854-3,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelChallengerMalibu Classic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length197.7 in188.3 in
Width75.7 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested62544%
Total Not Requested80056%
Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested32518%
Total Not Requested152582%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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