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Yes,it is weird. The 300C is larger than the Malibu, but, both automakers have the same goals for each car: they want it to be a 'revitalization'. So I decided to take a look at the V-6 Chevrolet Malibu and the standard V-6 300C.
At Chrysler's website, I built a 300C with these features....
It featured the E Package (which comes with the standard 190 hp V-6, and a 4-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, everything you need), plus the AM/FM Stereo with the 6-CD Changer and MP3 Player, Sirius Satellite Radio, 17" wheels, The Protection Group, and Electronic Stability Program.
It came out to $25,705,000 (excluding destination charge, tax, etc.)
At Chevrolet's website, I built a Malibu with these features....
It featured the LT 1SA package which comes standard with the UltraLux appointments, a six-way power driver seat, heated front seats, remote vehicle starter system, and cruise controls, foglamps, and a spoiler.
I added a power sunroof, Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer, in-dash, includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers [from Chevrolet Website], XM Satellite Radio, and the 200 hp V-6 engine.
It came out to $25,280,000 (excluding destination charge, tax, etc.)
Of course, the Malibu has the advantage here, but will it with styling and interior styling....
from the Auto Channel website
from the Consumer Guide Report
The interior of the Malibu has greatly improved from the 1997-2003 model. So has the exterior. Many will think the front is controversial, but I like the fact that Chevrolet took a different direction with the new Malibu this year. The interior has a clean, rich finish. The only con of the interior is all the plastic. Chevrolet poured on plastic in this vehicle. Besides that, tons of innovative features make this Malibu fun!
From the TideWater Mopar Club
The exterior of the 300C is too controversial, as I don't like the too-retro egg-cratle styling. The rest of the exterior is fine. Everything looks luxurious on the outside, and that compliments the interior too. The interior is surronded with cloth (unfortunately), but that doesn't make you unhappy. The dashboard is very easy to use. You click a button, and it will respond.
Wow, this is a hard one. But I do have to give props to the...
Chevrolet Malibu.
Chevy has really looked ahead into the future with this vehicle. The exterior styling might be controversial but it sure makes the cut. I really had fun looking up this vehicle. RCTennis, I would greatly appreciate it if you told us how your 300C drives (even though the one I built didn't have the HEMI and Navi system), and any Malibu owners here at GMI: please tell us how you think it drives
This would help my review be complete.
The 300 is a nice vehicle, too, but I don't like the egg-cratle, and that made me veer off into Chevrolet's world.
At Chrysler's website, I built a 300C with these features....
It featured the E Package (which comes with the standard 190 hp V-6, and a 4-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, everything you need), plus the AM/FM Stereo with the 6-CD Changer and MP3 Player, Sirius Satellite Radio, 17" wheels, The Protection Group, and Electronic Stability Program.
It came out to $25,705,000 (excluding destination charge, tax, etc.)
At Chevrolet's website, I built a Malibu with these features....
It featured the LT 1SA package which comes standard with the UltraLux appointments, a six-way power driver seat, heated front seats, remote vehicle starter system, and cruise controls, foglamps, and a spoiler.
I added a power sunroof, Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer, in-dash, includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, outside temperature display, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, warning messages, programmable menu functions and 6 speakers [from Chevrolet Website], XM Satellite Radio, and the 200 hp V-6 engine.
It came out to $25,280,000 (excluding destination charge, tax, etc.)
Of course, the Malibu has the advantage here, but will it with styling and interior styling....

from the Auto Channel website

from the Consumer Guide Report
The interior of the Malibu has greatly improved from the 1997-2003 model. So has the exterior. Many will think the front is controversial, but I like the fact that Chevrolet took a different direction with the new Malibu this year. The interior has a clean, rich finish. The only con of the interior is all the plastic. Chevrolet poured on plastic in this vehicle. Besides that, tons of innovative features make this Malibu fun!

From the TideWater Mopar Club

The exterior of the 300C is too controversial, as I don't like the too-retro egg-cratle styling. The rest of the exterior is fine. Everything looks luxurious on the outside, and that compliments the interior too. The interior is surronded with cloth (unfortunately), but that doesn't make you unhappy. The dashboard is very easy to use. You click a button, and it will respond.
Wow, this is a hard one. But I do have to give props to the...
Chevrolet Malibu.
Chevy has really looked ahead into the future with this vehicle. The exterior styling might be controversial but it sure makes the cut. I really had fun looking up this vehicle. RCTennis, I would greatly appreciate it if you told us how your 300C drives (even though the one I built didn't have the HEMI and Navi system), and any Malibu owners here at GMI: please tell us how you think it drives
This would help my review be complete.
The 300 is a nice vehicle, too, but I don't like the egg-cratle, and that made me veer off into Chevrolet's world.