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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: $29,060

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,539

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $27,560
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $25,826
3LT Equipment Group 2,000    
3.6L V6   1,600  
Side curtain airbags     700
Floor mats     115
iPod integration     290
3LT Equipment Group 1,900    
3.6L V6   1,512  
Side curtain airbags     607
Floor mats     83
iPod integration     243
Options (change) 2,000 1,600 1,105
Options (change) 1,900 1,512 933
Destination 760 760 780
Total Price $29,060 $30,960 $29,445
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,299 $27,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $365
Model Year201220122008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZSE
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)?, 6?, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18265/65-17
Total Price$29,060$30,960$29,445
Adjustments for Features-395-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,665$28,715$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$27,645$29,299$27,539
Adjustments for Features-376-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,269$27,174$27,539
Cost Above Minimum$95$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZSE
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$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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 
Cargo net  $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 
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
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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 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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,365$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-376-2,1250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,645 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 2LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested69041%

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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