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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,930

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,681

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanMalibu
TrimR/TPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $30,920
Base Invoice $28,670 $29,683
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Engine-block heater 95 75
Cargo net   60
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Engine-block heater 85 68
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 2,080 135
Options (change) 1,851 123
Destination 995 875
Total Price $33,070 $31,930
Total Invoice $31,516 $30,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,177
Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanMalibu
TrimR/TPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/40-19
Total Price$33,070$31,930
Adjustments for Features-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,910$31,930
Total Invoice$31,516$30,681
Adjustments for Features-3,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,504$30,681

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanMalibu
TrimR/TPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,305$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CaravanMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in111.4 in
Length202.5 in193.8 in
Width78.7 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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