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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibu
TrimCrossroadGTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $27,027
Premium Sound Group 395    
3.6L V6 1,700   1,600
Popular Equipment Group 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Engine-block heater 95 95 75
Premium Sound Group 352    
3.6L V6 1,513   1,512
Popular Equipment Group 1,202    
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Engine-block heater 85 85 66
Options (change) 4,535 95 1,675
Options (change) 4,038 85 1,578
Destination 1,095 1,095 760
Total Price $33,525 $33,685 $31,035
Total Invoice $32,131 $32,456 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85
Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibu
TrimCrossroadGTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$33,525$33,685$31,035
Adjustments for Features-2,975-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,550$32,010$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0
Total Invoice$32,131$32,456$29,365
Adjustments for Features-2,851-1,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,280$30,842$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyMalibu
TrimCrossroadGTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$7,265$5,965$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,851-1,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
ModelJourneyMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in112.3 in
Length192.4 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height66.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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