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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: $25,260

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,772

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibu
TrimCrossroadGTMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $23,265
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $21,986
3.6L V6 1,700    
Family Entertainment Group 1,345 1,345  
Engine-block heater 95 95 50
Satellite radio     325
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
3.6L V6 1,513    
Family Entertainment Group 1,197 1,197  
Engine-block heater 85 85 42
Satellite radio     293
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 3,140 1,440 1,370
Options (change) 2,795 1,282 1,161
Destination 1,095 1,095 625
Total Price $32,130 $35,030 $25,260
Total Invoice $30,888 $33,653 $23,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,497
Model Year201820182006
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibu
TrimCrossroadGTMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$32,130$35,030$25,260
Adjustments for Features-3,765-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,365$30,515$25,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0
Total Invoice$30,888$33,653$23,772
Adjustments for Features-3,619-4,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,269$29,315$23,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,046$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182006
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibu
TrimCrossroadGTMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Integrated second row child seats, two$225$225 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$7,625$8,375$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,619-4,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelJourneyMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in112.3 in
Length192.4 in187.8 in
Width72.2 in69.8 in
Height66.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Family Entertainment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Integrated second row child seats, two225No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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