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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: $25,275

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $11,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,810

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $10,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimHybridHybrid SVHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $35,300 $38,250 $42,950
Base Invoice $24,149 $32,548 $35,264 $39,592
Power driver seat 200      
Bodyside moldings 150      
Floor mats   210 210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350    
Power driver seat 166      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Floor mats   159 159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266    
Options (change) 350 560 210 210
Options (change) 291 425 159 159
Destination 670 860 860 860
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $25,275 $36,720 $39,320 $44,020
Total Invoice $23,810 $33,833 $36,283 $40,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,834
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimHybridHybrid SVHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H230hp I4 H230hp I4 H230hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG25/28 MPG25/28 MPG25/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$25,275$36,720$39,320$44,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,370-7,195-9,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,275$32,350$32,125$34,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0$2,650
Total Invoice$23,810$33,833$36,283$40,611
Adjustments for Features0-4,026-6,639-8,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,810$29,807$29,644$32,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$163$0$2,438

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimHybridHybrid SVHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,245$6,615$9,440$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,370$7,195$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,026-6,639-8,529

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in114.2 in
Length191.8 in197.2 in
Width70.3 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.147.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.179.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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