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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: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $29,736 $34,849 $39,321
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 365 365
Floor mats   235 235
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 281 281
Floor mats   187 187
Options (change) 4,855 600 600
Options (change) 4,417 468 468
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $36,705 $39,075 $43,895
Total Invoice $35,028 $36,292 $40,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,627
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$36,705$39,075$43,895
Adjustments for Features-3800-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$39,075$41,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$35,028$36,292$40,764
Adjustments for Features-3630-2,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,665$36,292$38,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Rear air vents$100  
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Total Value of Features$7,820$7,440$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3630-2,554

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in114.2 in
Length193.8 in198.5 in
Width73.0 in77.2 in
Height57.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.879.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested102558%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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