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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: $27,475

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,635

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $3,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $27,027 $22,131 $24,989
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
3.6L V6 1,600    
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
3.6L V6 1,512    
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
4.0L V6   891  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 1,675 3,120 1,760
Options (change) 1,578 2,809 1,585
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $31,035 $27,475 $29,290
Total Invoice $29,365 $25,635 $27,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,413
Model Year201220082008
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$31,035$27,475$29,290
Adjustments for Features-33500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$27,475$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$29,365$25,635$27,269
Adjustments for Features-31700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$25,635$27,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201220082008
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  
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
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$600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,090$3,755$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-31700

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
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
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%

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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