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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $19,304 $34,849 $39,321
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   235 235
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   187 187
Options (change) 2,410 235 235
Options (change) 2,001 187 187
Destination 650 975 975
Total Price $23,380 $38,710 $43,530
Total Invoice $21,955 $36,011 $40,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,018
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$23,380$38,710$43,530
Adjustments for Features0-9,715-12,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$28,995$31,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$21,955$36,011$40,483
Adjustments for Features0-9,038-11,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$26,973$28,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$2,775$12,490$15,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,715$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,038-11,592

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length188.3 in198.5 in
Width69.9 in77.2 in
Height57.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.479.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Pathfinder 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 seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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