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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: $26,909

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,196

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimMaxx LTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $22,600 $22,131 $24,989
Satellite radio 199    
Engine-block heater 50 35 35
Sunroof 800 895 895
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,295    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
4.0L V6   990  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,300 1,300
Premium Sound Group   595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Leather seating surfaces     830
Satellite radio 165    
Engine-block heater 42 32 32
Sunroof 664 806 806
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,075    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
4.0L V6   891  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,170 1,170
Premium Sound Group   536 536
Obstacle detection, rear   225 225
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 2,344 6,815 5,455
Options (change) 1,946 6,135 4,911
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $26,909 $31,170 $32,985
Total Invoice $25,196 $28,961 $30,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimMaxx LTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$26,909$31,170$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-915-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,909$30,255$32,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$25,196$28,961$30,595
Adjustments for Features0-850-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,196$28,111$29,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimMaxx LTZSLTR/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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,030$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-850-849

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,458 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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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested865100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested865100%

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