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

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Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,859

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $19,304
Protection Group 590    
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Engine-block heater 40 40 75
Sunroof 950 950 800
SRT Option Group I   675  
Side curtain airbags   390  
Satellite radio   195 200
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Protection Group 543    
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Engine-block heater 37 37 62
Sunroof 874 874 664
SRT Option Group I   621  
Side curtain airbags   359  
Satellite radio   179 166
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Options (change) 2,570 2,250 2,295
Options (change) 2,365 2,070 1,905
Destination 675 675 650
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $33,275 $40,345 $23,265
Total Invoice $30,737 $37,738 $21,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,947
Model Year200620062008
ModelChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp 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)225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$33,275$40,345$23,265
Adjustments for Features-2,090-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,185$37,330$23,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,145$0
Total Invoice$30,737$37,738$21,859
Adjustments for Features-1,931-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$34,918$21,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,112$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062008
ModelChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,590$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,931-2,8200

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelChargerMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in106.3 in
Length200.1 in188.3 in
Width74.5 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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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