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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,010

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $20,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,394

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $18,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuPathfinder
TrimMaxx SSLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $38,120
Base Invoice $21,986 $35,304
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,080
Navigation system   1,850
4WD w/low range   2,200
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,105
Navigation system   1,605
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 2,120 7,430
Options (change) 1,783 6,851
Destination 625 810
Total Price $26,010 $46,360
Total Invoice $24,394 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,402
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuPathfinder
TrimMaxx SSLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$26,010$46,360
Adjustments for Features0-7,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,010$38,625
Total Invoice$24,394$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-7,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,394$35,796

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuPathfinder
TrimMaxx SSLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,160$11,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,169

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length187.8 in192.3 in
Width69.8 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.849.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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