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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimPremierShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $27,245
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,302
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Engine-block heater 100 95
Media Center 730N   1,500
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Engine-block heater 91 86
Media Center 730N   1,365
Options (change) 2,370 1,595
Options (change) 2,157 1,451
Destination 875 750
Total Price $34,220 $29,590
Total Invoice $32,768 $28,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimPremierShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-20
Total Price$34,220$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$29,590
Total Invoice$32,768$28,503
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,278$28,503

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimPremierShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,595$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in108.8 in
Length193.8 in178.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.865.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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