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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: $26,085

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,412

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $27,560
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $25,826
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Side curtain airbags     700
Floor mats     115
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Side curtain airbags     607
Floor mats     83
Options (change) 4,250 0 815
Options (change) 3,742 0 690
Destination 650 650 780
Total Price $26,085 $27,745 $29,155
Total Invoice $24,412 $26,255 $27,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,221
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18265/65-17
Total Price$26,085$27,745$29,155
Adjustments for Features-360-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$26,110$29,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0
Total Invoice$24,412$26,255$27,296
Adjustments for Features-337-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,075$24,708$27,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,390$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-337-1,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.165.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested73037%
Total Not Requested122563%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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