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Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,260

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $12,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,602

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $12,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu
TrimR/TCrewCitadelMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,795 $33,795 $40,995 $23,465
Base Invoice $33,844 $32,024 $38,576 $22,175
Leather Interior Group 1,495      
Engine-block heater 95 95 95 50
Sunroof 995 995   800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 695      
Leather seating surfaces   1,295    
Media Center 430N   395    
Satellite radio       325
Entertainment system, console-mounted       995
Leather Interior Group 1,331      
Engine-block heater 85 85 85 42
Sunroof 886 886   664
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,242 1,242 1,242  
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 619      
Leather seating surfaces   1,153    
Media Center 430N   352    
Satellite radio       270
Entertainment system, console-mounted       826
Options (change) 4,675 4,175 1,490 2,170
Options (change) 4,163 3,718 1,327 1,802
Destination 995 995 995 625
Total Price $41,465 $38,965 $43,480 $26,260
Total Invoice $39,002 $36,737 $40,898 $24,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,643
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu
TrimR/TCrewCitadelMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine360hp V8290hp V6290hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$41,465$38,965$43,480$26,260
Adjustments for Features-6,275-5,825-8,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$33,140$35,290$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$2,050$0$2,150$0
Total Invoice$39,002$36,737$40,898$24,602
Adjustments for Features-5,902-5,492-7,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,100$31,245$33,194$24,602
Cost Above Minimum$1,855$0$1,949$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu
TrimR/TCrewCitadelMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack $300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$10,465$10,015$12,380$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$5,825$8,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,902-5,492-7,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelDurangoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.8 in112.3 in
Length199.8 in187.8 in
Width75.8 in69.8 in
Height70.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,757 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%
Entry Nav / Commuter Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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