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Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibuMalibu
TrimCrewR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995    
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395      
Engine-block heater 95 95 75 75
Sunroof 895 895 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 500      
Leather Package     1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning     395  
Navigation system     795 795
2.0L I4     1,710 2,335
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886    
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352      
Engine-block heater 85 85 66 66
Sunroof 797 797 880  
Leather seating surfaces 445      
Leather Package     880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning     348  
Navigation system     700 700
2.0L I4     1,633 2,207
Options (change) 2,880 1,985 6,150 4,555
Options (change) 2,565 1,768 5,541 4,161
Destination 995 995 810 810
Total Price $32,070 $32,975 $31,850 $32,730
Total Invoice $30,499 $31,358 $30,120 $30,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $187
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibuMalibu
TrimCrewR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,070$32,975$31,850$32,730
Adjustments for Features-550-200-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,520$32,775$31,500$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0$1,230
Total Invoice$30,499$31,358$30,120$30,830
Adjustments for Features-523-190-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,976$31,168$29,789$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0$1,041

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibuMalibu
TrimCrewR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,275$3,425$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$200$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-523-190-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelJourneyMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in107.8 in
Length192.4 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height66.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room43.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested59057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

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