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Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,050

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,380

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $2,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelStratusMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,825 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $18,358 $20,020 $25,605
Protection Value Package 730    
Power driver seat (8-way) 380    
Travel Convenience Group 355    
Satellite radio 195    
Engine-block heater 40 75 75
2.7L V6 850    
HFV6 Engine Package   2,060  
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Protection Value Package 672    
Power driver seat (8-way) 350    
Travel Convenience Group 327    
Satellite radio 179    
Engine-block heater 37 62 62
2.7L V6 782    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,710  
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
Bodyside moldings   125  
Options (change) 2,550 4,140 75
Options (change) 2,347 3,650 62
Destination 675 650 650
Total Price $23,050 $25,975 $27,820
Total Invoice $21,380 $24,320 $26,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56
Model Year200620082008
ModelStratusMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$23,050$25,975$27,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,050$22,775$23,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490
Total Invoice$21,380$24,320$26,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,996-4,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,380$21,324$22,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$684

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620082008
ModelStratusMalibuMalibu
TrimSXTLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,425$4,625$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,996-4,309

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelStratusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.0 in112.3 in
Length191.2 in191.8 in
Width70.6 in70.3 in
Height54.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Alarm100No
Total Requested23048%
Total Not Requested25052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested78040%
Total Not Requested117560%

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