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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $26,650 $33,500
Base Invoice $25,402 $24,647 $30,982
Sunroof 800    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Airbag Package   700  
Leather Package   1,400  
Bodyside moldings   140  
Comfort Package   1,550  
Premium Package   1,700  
Floor mats   140 240
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof 664    
3.6L V6 1,324    
Airbag Package   607  
Leather Package   1,214  
Bodyside moldings   98  
Comfort Package   1,345  
Premium Package   1,474  
Floor mats   99 176
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 2,395 5,980 590
Options (change) 1,988 5,141 480
Destination 670 605 605
Total Price $29,945 $33,235 $34,695
Total Invoice $28,060 $30,393 $32,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $184
Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$29,945$33,235$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$30,885$32,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335
Total Invoice$28,060$30,393$32,067
Adjustments for Features0-2,149-2,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$28,244$29,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,535

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920062006
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,915$5,265$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,149-2,288

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in187.6 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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		15.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.149.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.179.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested100577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested150080%
Total Not Requested37520%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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