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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: $28,100

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,066

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $1,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $23,235
Base Invoice $25,607 $22,573
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 850 895
3.6L V6 1,595  
Leather seating surfaces   795
4.0L V6   1,000
245/50R20   1,395
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 32
Sunroof 748 814
3.6L V6 1,404  
Leather seating surfaces   723
4.0L V6   910
245/50R20   1,269
Options (change) 2,620 4,120
Options (change) 2,306 3,748
Destination 720 745
Total Price $30,295 $28,100
Total Invoice $28,633 $27,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-20
Total Price$30,295$28,100
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,635$28,100
Total Invoice$28,633$27,066
Adjustments for Features-6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,009$27,066

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimLTZSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,390$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6240

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in108.8 in
Length191.8 in178.9 in
Width70.3 in73.1 in
Height57.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.165.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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%

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