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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: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,160 $38,970 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,901 $36,098 $19,304
Protection Group 1,185    
Engine-block heater 40 40 75
Sunroof 950 950 800
Side curtain airbags   590  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Protection Group 1,055    
Engine-block heater 36 36 62
Sunroof 846 846 664
Side curtain airbags   525  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 2,175 1,580 2,310
Options (change) 1,937 1,407 1,918
Destination 750 750 650
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $35,085 $43,000 $23,280
Total Invoice $32,588 $39,955 $21,872

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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: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,173
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine368hp 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$35,085$43,000$23,280
Adjustments for Features-3,815-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,270$39,360$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,090$0
Total Invoice$32,588$39,955$21,872
Adjustments for Features-3,543-3,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,045$36,573$21,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,528$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200920092008
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$0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start $150$150
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
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,365$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,543-3,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
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?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

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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