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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: $29,870

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,791

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $4,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimPremierSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $29,736 $22,131 $24,989
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 35 35
Quick Order Package G   1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,550 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear   250 250
Premium Sound Group   595 595
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces     830
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Engine-block heater 91 32 32
Quick Order Package G   1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   1,395 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear   225 225
Premium Sound Group   536 536
4.0L V6   891  
Sunroof   806 806
Leather seating surfaces     747
Options (change) 2,370 5,515 4,155
Options (change) 2,157 4,965 3,741
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $34,220 $29,870 $31,685
Total Invoice $32,768 $27,791 $29,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,487
Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimPremierSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$34,220$29,870$31,685
Adjustments for Features-2,60000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$29,870$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$32,768$27,791$29,425
Adjustments for Features-2,49000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,278$27,791$29,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuNitroNitro
TrimPremierSLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,770$5,170$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,49000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in108.8 in
Length193.8 in178.9 in
Width73.0 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.865.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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