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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,365 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $25,859 $33,512 $38,477
Premium Package 1,000 3,330  
Forward collision warning 395    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
Navigation system 795    
2.0L I4 2,335    
Floor mats   210 210
Premium Package 880 3,087  
Forward collision warning 348    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
Navigation system 700    
2.0L I4 2,207    
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 5,875 3,540 210
Options (change) 5,323 3,246 159
Destination 810 885 885
Total Price $34,050 $40,485 $42,505
Total Invoice $31,992 $37,643 $39,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,978
Model Year201320152015
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$34,050$40,485$42,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$37,610$39,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$31,992$37,643$39,521
Adjustments for Features0-2,673-3,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$34,970$36,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320152015
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
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$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$4,415$7,290$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,673-3,138

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in114.2 in
Length191.5 in197.2 in
Width73.0 in77.2 in
Height57.6 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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		16.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.379.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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