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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: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuNitro
Trim2LTLTZShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $27,245
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $26,302
Navigation system 795 795  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Leather Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
Engine-block heater 75 75 95
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Media Center 730N     1,500
Navigation system 700 700  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Leather Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
Engine-block heater 66 66 86
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Media Center 730N     1,365
Options (change) 6,150 4,555 1,595
Options (change) 5,541 4,161 1,451
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $31,850 $32,730 $29,590
Total Invoice $30,120 $30,830 $28,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro Shock
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10
Model Year201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuNitro
Trim2LTLTZShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19245/50-20
Total Price$31,850$32,730$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,720-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,130$31,360$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$30,120$30,830$28,503
Adjustments for Features-1,627-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,493$29,540$28,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,047$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuNitro
Trim2LTLTZShock
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Sliding load floor  $275
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,015$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,627-1,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20132011
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

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%
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%

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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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