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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Comparisons

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Year

2006

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Trim

General Pricing

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

MSRP

$16,365.00

$19,200.00

$20,825.00

Destination

$625.00

$590.00

$675.00

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Engines & Power

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

City (mpg)

Highway (mpg)

Fuel Economy

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Standard Engine

2.2L 144hp I4

2.7L 170hp V6

2.4L 150hp I4

Horsepower

144 @ 5600 RPM

170 @ 6000 RPM

150 @ 5500 RPM

Torque

155 @ 4000 RPM

181 @ 4000 RPM

160 @ 4200 RPM

Valves

Displacement (cc)

2189

2656

2429

Bore X Stroke (in.)

3.4 X 3.7

3.4 X 3

3.4 X 4

Compression Ratio

10:1

9.4:1

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)

3174.7

3278.3

3135

Wheelbase (in.)

106.3

108

Length (in.)

188.3

185.8

191.2

Width (in.)

69.9

71.5

70.6

Height (in.)

57.5

55.5

54.9

Track Front (in.)

60.6

60.2

Track Rear (in.)

59.3

59.8

60.2

Ground Clearance (in.)

N/A

Interior Dimensions

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Standard Seating

Front Headroom (in.)

39.9

37.6

Rear Headroom (in.)

37.6

35.8

Front Legroom (in.)

41.9

43.3

42.3

Rear Legroom (in.)

38.5

36.2

38.1

Front Shoulder Room (in.)

56.7

56.9

55.2

Rear Shoulder Room (in.)

56.1

55.7

54.7

Front Hip Room (in.)

52.4

55.8

52.5

Rear Hip Room (in.)

54.4

53.1

Payload & Towing

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

101.4

100

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Front Suspension

strut

wishbone

Rear Suspension

multi-link

Tires

205/65R15

205/55R16

205/60R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Power Door Locks

Std.

Braking & Traction

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

front wheel drive

ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)

N/A

Limited Slip Differential or Axle

N/A

Vehicle Stability Control System

N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Radio

AM/FM

Cassette Player

N/A

CD Player

Yes

CD Changer

N/A

DVD Player

N/A

Navigation Aid

N/A

Interior

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Cruise Control

Std.

Tilt Steering

Yes

Telescopic Steering Column

Yes

N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Air Conditioning

Std.

Safety

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Driver Airbag

Std.

Front Side Airbag

N/A

Std.

N/A

Passenger Side Airbag

Std.

Rear Side Airbag

N/A

Seats

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

Yes

N/A

Roof

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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Chevrolet Malibu LS

Kia Optima LX

Dodge Stratus SXT

Power Windows

Std.

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