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Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,930

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,479

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392LTPremier
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $25,125 $30,975
Base Invoice $24,292 $28,575 $42,452 $24,120 $29,736
Media Center 730N 790 790 790    
SXT Plus Package 2,000        
Sound Group II 1,195 1,195      
Electronics Convenience Group 695        
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Engine-block heater 95 95 95 100 100
Temporary spare tire 75 75      
R/T Plus Package   2,000      
Rear spoiler   150      
Convenience and Technology Package       995  
Sport Package       795  
Leather Package       1,395  
Panoramic sunroof       1,150  
Navigation system       495  
Sun and Wheels Package         2,270
Media Center 730N 703 703 703    
SXT Plus Package 1,780        
Sound Group II 1,064 1,063      
Electronics Convenience Group 619        
Sunroof 886 886 886    
Engine-block heater 85 85 85 91 91
Temporary spare tire 67 67      
R/T Plus Package   1,780      
Rear spoiler   134      
Convenience and Technology Package       905  
Sport Package       723  
Leather Package       1,269  
Panoramic sunroof       1,046  
Navigation system       450  
Sun and Wheels Package         2,066
Options (change) 5,845 5,300 1,880 4,930 2,370
Options (change) 5,204 4,718 1,674 4,484 2,157
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $31,960 $36,065 $47,750 $30,930 $34,220
Total Invoice $30,491 $34,288 $46,121 $29,479 $32,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,799
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392LTPremier
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8163hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6276, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,960$36,065$47,750$30,930$34,220
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,150-2,525-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$36,065$46,600$28,405$30,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,755$15,290$0$2,400
Total Invoice$30,491$34,288$46,121$29,479$32,768
Adjustments for Features-6200-1,111-2,407-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,871$34,288$45,010$27,072$29,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,417$15,139$0$2,426

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392LTPremier
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Performance meter  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,830$3,180$4,330$5,705$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,150$2,525$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-6200-1,111-2,407-3,270

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelChallengerMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.4 in
Length197.7 in193.8 in
Width75.7 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested161569%
Total Not Requested72531%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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