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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $28,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicArmadaArmada
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $50,350 $58,690
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   310 310
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   0 0
Options (change) 2,410 310 310
Options (change) 2,001 0 0
Destination 650 1,295 1,295
Total Price $23,380 $51,955 $60,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,009
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicArmadaArmada
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6390hp V8390hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$23,380$51,955$60,295
Adjustments for Features0-11,295-16,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$40,660$44,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicArmadaArmada
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror  $200
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,000$14,295$19,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,295$16,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-349

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in121.1 in
Length188.3 in208.9 in
Width69.9 in79.9 in
Height57.5 in75.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.5,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.449.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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