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

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Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TCrewCitadelLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,795 $33,795 $40,995 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,656 $33,844 $32,024 $38,576 $19,304
Power driver seat 295        
Uconnect / Leather Accents Group 445        
Engine-block heater 95 95 95 95 75
Sunroof 995 995 995   800
Front Seating Package         450
Luxury and Convenience Package         595
Satellite radio         200
Rear spoiler         175
Remote start         190
Power driver seat 263        
Uconnect / Leather Accents Group 396        
Engine-block heater 85 85 85 85 62
Sunroof 886 886 886   664
Front Seating Package         374
Luxury and Convenience Package         494
Satellite radio         166
Rear spoiler         145
Remote start         158
Options (change) 1,830 1,090 1,090 95 2,485
Options (change) 1,630 971 971 85 2,063
Destination 995 995 995 995 650
Total Price $31,820 $37,880 $35,880 $42,085 $23,455
Total Invoice $30,281 $35,810 $33,990 $39,656 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,234
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TCrewCitadelLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6360hp V8290hp V6290hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$31,820$37,880$35,880$42,085$23,455
Adjustments for Features-4,235-6,780-7,330-12,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,585$31,100$28,550$29,990$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,515$965$2,405$0
Total Invoice$30,281$35,810$33,990$39,656$22,017
Adjustments for Features-4,030-6,409-6,944-11,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,251$29,401$27,046$28,259$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$795$2,008$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TCrewCitadelLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire $225   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo net   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack  $300$300 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
Media drive $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound $250$250$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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Compass    $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels    $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$6,985$9,530$10,080$14,845$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$6,780$7,330$12,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,030-6,409-6,944-11,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelDurangoMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.8 in106.3 in
Length199.8 in188.3 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height70.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,757 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SXT

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Uconnect / Leather Accents Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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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