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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: $25,065

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,610

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $2,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimMaxx SSSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $21,986 $23,075 $25,964
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 35 35
Sunroof 800 895 895
Quick Order Package G   850  
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Satellite radio 293    
Engine-block heater 42 32 32
Sunroof 664 814 814
Quick Order Package G   774  
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 1,175 2,770 1,760
Options (change) 999 2,521 1,601
Destination 625 745 745
Total Price $25,065 $28,075 $30,240
Total Invoice $23,610 $26,341 $28,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,708
Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimMaxx SSSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$25,065$28,075$30,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$26,985$29,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,165
Total Invoice$23,610$26,341$28,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,023-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,610$25,318$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,972

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimMaxx SSSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
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
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
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
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,515$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,023-1,020

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuNitro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in108.8 in
Length187.8 in178.9 in
Width69.8 in73.1 in
Height58.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft365.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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