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2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Dodge Avenger

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  2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2008 Dodge Avenger SE 2008 Nissan Altima
MSRP
$21,605
$18,345
$18,620
Invoice $20,416 $17,036 $18,243
MPG
City/Highway
22/34 15/30 19/32
Rating 8.6 7.2 8.4
Bottomline The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is a top contender in its class in almost every way. The 2008 Dodge Avenger’s styling is refreshingly different in a same-as field of sedans, but otherwise it’s behind the curve. The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe provides most of the practicality of the Altima sedan, with a lot more style.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Elegant interior styling and top-tier materials
  • Refined, responsive powertrains
  • Four-cylinder fuel economy
  • Feels different than rivals
  • Good roadholding

Dislikes:

  • Not very sporty
  • No screen-based nav system

Likes:

  • Uniquely American exterior stands out
  • Roomy back seat, with space for adults
  • Fuel economy with four-cylinder

Dislikes:

  • Sluggish and noisy with four-cylinder
  • Road noise an issue on coarse surfaces
  • Interior materials feel chintzy

Likes:

  • Four-cylinder is peppy, manual gearbox is economical
  • Good front seats
  • Crisp handling without impacting ride

Dislikes:

  • Trunk opening is small
  • Some road noise on rough surfaces
  • Headroom can be tight for some
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