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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: $36,960

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,370 $36,410 $41,610
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 350 350
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 266 266
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 2,665 3,890 560
Options (change) 2,425 3,512 425
Destination 925 900 900
Total Price $36,960 $41,200 $43,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,026
Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 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$36,960$41,200$43,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,960$38,105$39,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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$5,495$8,590$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,873-3,245

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202016
ModelMalibuPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in114.2 in
Length194.2 in197.2 in
Width73.0 in77.2 in
Height57.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.4,149 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 Legroom41.5 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
15.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.747.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.779.8 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 SL

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

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