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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $19,304
Engine-block heater 50 50 50 50 75
Rear spoiler 295 295     175
Sunroof 995 995 995 995 800
Front Seating Package         450
Luxury and Convenience Package         595
Remote start         190
Satellite radio         200
Engine-block heater 45 45 45 45 62
Rear spoiler 263 263     145
Sunroof 886 886 886 886 664
Front Seating Package         374
Luxury and Convenience Package         494
Remote start         158
Satellite radio         166
Options (change) 1,340 1,340 1,045 1,045 2,485
Options (change) 1,194 1,194 931 931 2,063
Destination 995 995 995 995 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $30,930 $32,330 $36,035 $48,965 $23,455
Total Invoice $29,626 $30,914 $34,211 $47,207 $22,017

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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: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,683
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA8T5T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$30,930$32,330$36,035$48,965$23,455
Adjustments for Features-3,055-3,355-6,405-8,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,875$28,975$29,630$40,695$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$1,755$12,820$0
Total Invoice$29,626$30,914$34,211$47,207$22,017
Adjustments for Features-2,926-3,208-6,081-7,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,700$27,706$28,130$39,234$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,006$1,430$12,534$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Compass    $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels    $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,780$5,080$8,130$9,995$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$3,355$6,405$8,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,926-3,208-6,081-7,9730

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelChargerMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in106.3 in
Length199.9 in188.3 in
Width75.0 in69.9 in
Height58.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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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
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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