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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,064

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $2,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,664

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $1,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelMalibuXterraXterra
TrimMaxx LTZOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $22,600 $22,306 $24,083
Satellite radio 199 350 350
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Side curtain airbags   700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230 230
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   900  
Floor mats   110 110
5-speed automatic   800  
Bodyside moldings     110
Satellite radio 165 304 304
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Side curtain airbags   607 607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   171 171
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   780  
Floor mats   74 74
5-speed automatic   748  
Bodyside moldings     77
Options (change) 499 3,090 1,500
Options (change) 414 2,684 1,233
Destination 650 605 605
Total Price $25,064 $27,545 $27,855
Total Invoice $23,664 $25,595 $25,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,620
Model Year200720062006
ModelMalibuXterraXterra
TrimMaxx LTZOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$25,064$27,545$27,855
Adjustments for Features-2,0900-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,974$27,545$27,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$23,664$25,595$25,921
Adjustments for Features-1,9730-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,691$25,595$25,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$284$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200720062006
ModelMalibuXterraXterra
TrimMaxx LTZOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,100$3,010$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9730-610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuXterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in178.7 in
Width69.8 in72.8 in
Height58.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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