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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: $27,955

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,734

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,560
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $25,826
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Side curtain airbags     700
Floor mats     115
iPod integration     290
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Side curtain airbags     607
Floor mats     83
iPod integration     243
Options (change) 1,535 2,160 1,105
Options (change) 1,466 2,041 933
Destination 825 825 780
Total Price $27,955 $31,305 $29,445
Total Invoice $26,734 $29,628 $27,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,407
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16265/65-17
Total Price$27,955$31,305$29,445
Adjustments for Features-630-3,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$27,910$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$26,734$29,628$27,539
Adjustments for Features-602-3,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,132$26,415$27,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$283$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201520152008
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 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net $40$40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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$4,275$7,040$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$3,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-602-3,2130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20152008
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.4,165 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 SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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