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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: $27,940

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,436

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $27,200
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $25,773
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Bodyside moldings 150    
3.6L V6   1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     205
Floor mats     120
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Bodyside moldings 132    
3.6L V6   1,404  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     164
Floor mats     91
Options (change) 2,045 1,695 325
Options (change) 1,800 1,492 255
Destination 720 720 825
Total Price $27,940 $29,370 $28,350
Total Invoice $26,436 $27,819 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,567
Model Year201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18265/70-16
Total Price$27,940$29,370$28,350
Adjustments for Features-2,240-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$25,640$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$26,436$27,819$26,853
Adjustments for Features-2,119-3,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,317$24,286$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
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 rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat $40 
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$4,675$6,165$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,119-3,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20102012
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.4,143 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 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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