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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: $26,900

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,946

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $25,670
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $24,783
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210
Floor mats     135
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Floor mats     106
Options (change) 1,710 2,335 345
Options (change) 1,633 2,207 278
Destination 810 810 885
Total Price $27,410 $30,510 $26,900
Total Invoice $26,212 $28,876 $25,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,470
Model Year201320132015
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18265/70-16
Total Price$27,410$30,510$26,900
Adjustments for Features-1,815-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,930$26,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0
Total Invoice$26,212$28,876$25,946
Adjustments for Features-1,736-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,476$24,541$25,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201320132015
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 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,575$7,340$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,736-4,3350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.365.7 ft3

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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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