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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: $28,075

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,341

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $25,806 $23,075 $25,964
Temporary spare tire 100    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 850 895 895
3.6L V6 1,595    
Quick Order Package G   850  
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Temporary spare tire 88    
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
Sunroof 748 814 814
3.6L V6 1,404    
Quick Order Package G   774  
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 2,620 2,770 1,760
Options (change) 2,306 2,521 1,601
Destination 760 745 745
Total Price $30,545 $28,075 $30,240
Total Invoice $28,872 $26,341 $28,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,931
Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$30,545$28,075$30,240
Adjustments for Features-6350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,910$28,075$29,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$28,872$26,341$28,310
Adjustments for Features-6000-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,272$26,341$28,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,215$3,580$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-234

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,645 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 SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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