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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: $31,905

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $15,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,210

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $13,435

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuPathfinder
Trim2LTLTZLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $40,240
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $37,264
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Navigation system 495 495  
Leather Package 1,250    
Sunroof 1,000    
Cargo mat 80 80  
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Premium Package   1,000  
Advanced Safety Package   890  
Value Package     2,100
Floor mats     200
5.6L V8     1,530
4WD w/low range     2,200
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Navigation system 436 436  
Leather Package 1,100    
Sunroof 880    
Cargo mat 70 70  
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Premium Package   880  
Advanced Safety Package   783  
Value Package     1,943
Floor mats     163
5.6L V8     1,415
4WD w/low range     2,035
Options (change) 5,485 5,925 6,030
Options (change) 4,942 5,354 5,556
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $31,905 $35,070 $47,095
Total Invoice $30,210 $32,941 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,621
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuPathfinder
Trim2LTLTZLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$31,905$35,070$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,905$33,370$41,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0
Total Invoice$30,210$32,941$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-4,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,210$31,344$38,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,134$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuPathfinder
Trim2LTLTZLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,125$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-4,814

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.2 in
Length191.5 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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