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Dodge Magnum vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,859

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,255 $31,780 $38,105 $20,320
Base Invoice $25,268 $29,367 $35,495 $19,304
Protection Group 1,185 1,100    
Engine-block heater 40 40 40 75
Sunroof 950 950 950 800
Side curtain airbags     590  
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Protection Group 1,090 1,012    
Engine-block heater 37 37 37 62
Sunroof 874 874 874 664
Side curtain airbags     543  
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 2,175 2,090 1,580 2,295
Options (change) 2,001 1,923 1,454 1,905
Destination 675 675 675 650
Total Price $30,105 $34,545 $40,360 $23,265
Total Invoice $27,944 $31,965 $37,624 $21,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,823
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$30,105$34,545$40,360$23,265
Adjustments for Features-1,360-3,790-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$30,755$36,985$23,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$8,240$0
Total Invoice$27,944$31,965$37,624$21,859
Adjustments for Features-1,262-3,507-3,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,682$28,458$34,478$21,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,776$7,796$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMagnumMagnumMagnumMalibu Classic
TrimSXTR/TSRT8LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125 $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,910$6,340$5,925$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$3,790$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,262-3,507-3,1460

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelMagnumMalibu Classic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in106.3 in
Length197.7 in188.3 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SXT

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Interior air filter0No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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