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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $38,250 $42,950
Base Invoice $27,027 $35,264 $39,592
Premium Package   2,650  
Floor mats   210 210
Premium Package   2,437  
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 0 2,860 210
Options (change) 0 2,596 159
Destination 760 860 860
Total Price $29,360 $41,970 $44,020
Total Invoice $27,787 $38,720 $40,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,136
Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4230hp I4 H230hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG25/28 MPG25/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$29,360$41,970$44,020
Adjustments for Features0-5,200-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$36,770$38,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700
Total Invoice$27,787$38,720$40,611
Adjustments for Features0-4,797-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$33,923$35,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,568

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZHybrid SLHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
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$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
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  
Total Value of Features$3,515$8,715$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,200$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,797-5,120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,620 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
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

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