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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: $28,090

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,138

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimLTZShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $27,245
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,302
Engine-block heater 75 95
3.6L V6 1,600  
Engine-block heater 66 86
3.6L V6 1,512  
Options (change) 1,675 95
Options (change) 1,578 86
Destination 760 750
Total Price $31,035 $28,090
Total Invoice $29,365 $27,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,241
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimLTZShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-20
Total Price$31,035$28,090
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$28,075
Total Invoice$29,365$27,138
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$27,124

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuNitro
TrimLTZShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122011
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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