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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: $23,275

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $5,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,587

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $5,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelStratusMalibuMalibu
TrimSXT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,825 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $18,358 $24,443 $26,762
Power driver seat (8-way) 380    
Protection Value Package 730    
Travel Convenience Group 355    
Satellite radio 195    
Rear spoiler 225 400 400
Engine-block heater 40 75 75
2.7L V6 850    
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Power driver seat (8-way) 350    
Protection Value Package 672    
Travel Convenience Group 327    
Satellite radio 179    
Rear spoiler 207 352 352
Engine-block heater 37 66 66
2.7L V6 782    
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 2,775 2,010 2,635
Options (change) 2,554 1,884 2,459
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $23,275 $28,430 $31,780
Total Invoice $21,587 $27,152 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year200620152015
ModelStratusMalibuMalibu
TrimSXT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,275$28,430$31,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,275$24,705$25,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685
Total Invoice$21,587$27,152$30,046
Adjustments for Features0-3,558-6,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,587$23,594$24,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620152015
ModelStratusMalibuMalibu
TrimSXT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,200$4,925$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,558-6,041

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelStratusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.0 in107.8 in
Length191.2 in191.5 in
Width70.6 in73.0 in
Height54.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

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%
Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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