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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: $28,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,006

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu
TrimR/TCrewCitadelLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,795 $33,795 $40,995 $26,880
Base Invoice $33,844 $32,024 $38,576 $25,402
Leather Interior Group 1,495      
Engine-block heater 95 95 95 75
Sunroof 995 995   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,295    
Rear Power Package       250
Leather Interior Group 1,331      
Engine-block heater 85 85 85 62
Sunroof 886 886   664
Leather seating surfaces   1,153    
Rear Power Package       208
Options (change) 2,585 2,385 95 1,125
Options (change) 2,302 2,124 85 934
Destination 995 995 995 670
Total Price $39,375 $37,175 $42,085 $28,675
Total Invoice $37,141 $35,143 $39,656 $27,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,788
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu
TrimR/TCrewCitadelLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8290hp V6290hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$39,375$37,175$42,085$28,675
Adjustments for Features-4,575-4,600-8,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,800$32,575$34,020$28,675
Cost Above Minimum$2,225$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$37,141$35,143$39,656$27,006
Adjustments for Features-4,315-4,349-7,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,826$30,794$32,056$27,006
Cost Above Minimum$2,032$0$1,262$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoMalibu
TrimR/TCrewCitadelLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net  $40$40
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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,230$8,255$11,720$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,575$4,600$8,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,315-4,349-7,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelDurangoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.8 in112.3 in
Length199.8 in191.8 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height70.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,757 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft315.1 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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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