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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: $30,470

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,521

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMalibuMalibuNitroNitro
Trim2LTLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $23,075 $25,964
Leather Package 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350    
Forward collision warning 395      
Navigation system 795 795    
Engine-block heater 75 75 35 35
Sunroof 1,000   895 895
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335    
Quick Order Package G     850  
uconnect gps     2,145 2,145
Obstacle detection, rear     250 250
4.0L V6     990  
Leather seating surfaces       830
Leather Package 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188    
Forward collision warning 348      
Navigation system 700 700    
Engine-block heater 66 66 32 32
Sunroof 880   814 814
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207    
Quick Order Package G     774  
uconnect gps     1,952 1,952
Obstacle detection, rear     228 228
4.0L V6     901  
Leather seating surfaces       755
Options (change) 6,150 4,555 5,165 4,155
Options (change) 5,541 4,161 4,701 3,781
Destination 810 810 745 745
Total Price $31,850 $32,730 $30,470 $32,635
Total Invoice $30,120 $30,830 $28,521 $30,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $264
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMalibuMalibuNitroNitro
Trim2LTLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$31,850$32,730$30,470$32,635
Adjustments for Features-1,970-1,6200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,880$31,110$30,470$32,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$1,915
Total Invoice$30,120$30,830$28,521$30,490
Adjustments for Features-1,863-1,5260-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,257$29,304$28,521$30,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,047$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMalibuMalibuNitroNitro
Trim2LTLTZSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200   
Front side airbags$350$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Sliding load floor  $275$275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,190$3,570$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$1,620$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,863-1,5260-234

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in108.8 in
Length191.5 in178.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
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%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

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