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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $30,280 $36,080
Base Invoice $25,806 $28,054 $33,418
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Airbag Package   700  
Premium Package   1,850  
Leather Package   1,850  
Floor mats   155 155
Cargo mat   85 85
Satellite radio   150  
5.6L V8   1,600 1,700
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Airbag Package   607  
Premium Package   1,605  
Leather Package   1,605  
Floor mats   106 106
Cargo mat   70 70
Satellite radio   131  
5.6L V8   1,479 1,573
Options (change) 2,545 6,390 1,940
Options (change) 2,240 5,603 1,749
Destination 760 780 780
Total Price $30,470 $37,450 $38,800
Total Invoice $28,806 $34,437 $35,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,084
Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$30,470$37,450$38,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$34,680$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190
Total Invoice$28,806$34,437$35,947
Adjustments for Features0-2,547-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$31,890$33,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,342

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,875$6,645$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,547-2,715

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in192.3 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,779 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 in40.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%
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%
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400		1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400		1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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