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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: $6,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $36,100 $42,070
Base Invoice $25,806 $33,550 $39,089
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Floor mats   225 225
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 2,545 225 225
Options (change) 2,240 175 175
Destination 760 960 960
Total Price $30,470 $37,285 $43,255
Total Invoice $28,806 $34,685 $40,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,809
Model Year201120172017
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$30,470$37,285$43,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,375-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$32,910$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$28,806$34,685$40,224
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-8,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$30,615$31,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,356

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201120172017
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$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  
Total Value of Features$3,715$8,090$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,070-8,253

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112017
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in114.2 in
Length191.8 in198.5 in
Width70.3 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,292 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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