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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: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,707

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $20,320
Base Invoice $24,292 $28,575 $42,452 $19,304
Electronics Convenience Group 695 695    
Temporary spare tire 75 75    
Engine-block heater 95 95 95 75
Sunroof 995 995 995 800
SXT Plus Package 2,000      
Rear spoiler   150   175
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Remote start       190
Satellite radio       200
Electronics Convenience Group 619 619    
Temporary spare tire 67 67    
Engine-block heater 85 85 85 62
Sunroof 886 886 886 664
SXT Plus Package 1,780      
Rear spoiler   134   145
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Remote start       158
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 3,860 2,010 1,090 2,485
Options (change) 3,437 1,791 971 2,063
Destination 995 995 995 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $29,975 $32,775 $46,960 $23,455
Total Invoice $28,724 $31,361 $45,418 $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: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,674
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionT5M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$29,975$32,775$46,960$23,455
Adjustments for Features-3,165-1,415-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,810$31,360$43,030$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$16,220$0
Total Invoice$28,724$31,361$45,418$22,017
Adjustments for Features-3,033-1,354-3,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,691$30,007$41,617$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,316$15,926$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Performance meter  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,240$3,490$6,005$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$1,415$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,033-1,354-3,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
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 SXT

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested20047%
Total Not Requested22553%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested69029%
Total Not Requested165071%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested20047%
Total Not Requested22553%

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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