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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: $35,030

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,611

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuPathfinder
TrimPremierLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,820 $40,240
Base Invoice $30,611 $37,264
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 2,335 6,030
Options (change) 2,125 5,556
Destination 875 825
Total Price $35,030 $47,095
Total Invoice $33,611 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,313
Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuPathfinder
TrimPremierLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$35,030$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,030$43,080
Total Invoice$33,611$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,611$39,924

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuPathfinder
TrimPremierLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,155$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,721

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.2 in
Length194.2 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.7 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.749.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.779.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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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