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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,714

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicNitroNitro
TrimLTSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $19,304 $22,131 $24,989
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 800 895 895
4.0L V6   990  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 32 32
Sunroof 664 806 806
4.0L V6   891  
Options (change) 2,120 1,920 930
Options (change) 1,760 1,729 838
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $23,090 $26,275 $28,460
Total Invoice $21,714 $24,555 $26,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $687
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicNitroNitro
TrimLTSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$23,090$26,275$28,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$23,970$25,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,935
Total Invoice$21,714$24,555$26,522
Adjustments for Features0-2,154-2,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,714$22,401$24,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicNitroNitro
TrimLTSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,825$4,130$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,154-2,381

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Nitro features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in108.8 in
Length188.3 in178.9 in
Width69.9 in73.1 in
Height57.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.465.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Dodge Nitro specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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