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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $19,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $16,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuArmadaArmada
TrimMaxx LTZSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $37,210 $45,110
Base Invoice $22,175 $33,880 $41,053
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 800 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio 325    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Premium Package   4,600  
RWD   0 0
Cargo net   30 30
Floor mats   220 220
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,600 1,600
Tow Package   650  
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Sunroof 664 867 867
Satellite radio 270    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Premium Package   3,990  
RWD   0 0
Cargo net   23 23
Floor mats   167 167
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,388 1,388
Tow Package   564  
Options (change) 2,420 8,100 2,850
Options (change) 2,009 6,999 2,445
Destination 625 780 780
Total Price $26,510 $46,090 $48,740
Total Invoice $24,809 $41,659 $44,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,424
Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuArmadaArmada
TrimMaxx LTZSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/70-18275/60-20
Total Price$26,510$46,090$48,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,790-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,510$42,300$44,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$24,809$41,659$44,278
Adjustments for Features0-3,426-4,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,809$38,233$40,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,784

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200620092009
ModelMalibuArmadaArmada
TrimMaxx LTZSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,375$8,165$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,426-4,261

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuArmada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in123.2 in
Length187.8 in207.7 in
Width69.8 in79.3 in
Height58.1 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.5,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.856.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187556%
Total Not Requested150044%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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