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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: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,394

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $12,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimMaxx SSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $21,986 $33,837 $38,663
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Floor mats   210 210
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,700 1,700
Satellite radio 293    
Sunroof 664    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Floor mats   159 159
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,531 1,492
Options (change) 2,120 1,910 1,910
Options (change) 1,783 1,690 1,651
Destination 625 900 900
Total Price $26,010 $39,220 $44,420
Total Invoice $24,394 $36,427 $41,214

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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: $7,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,980
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimMaxx SSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$26,010$39,220$44,420
Adjustments for Features0-5,440-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,010$33,780$35,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$24,394$36,427$41,214
Adjustments for Features0-5,053-7,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,394$31,374$33,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,963

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimMaxx SSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $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 net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 $300
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,925$10,365$13,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,440$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,053-7,877

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in114.2 in
Length187.8 in197.2 in
Width69.8 in77.2 in
Height58.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft379.8 ft3

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