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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: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,734

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTLTZS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,200
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $25,773
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     205
Floor mats     120
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     164
Floor mats     91
Options (change) 1,535 2,160 325
Options (change) 1,466 2,041 255
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $27,955 $31,305 $28,350
Total Invoice $26,734 $29,628 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,692
Model Year201520152012
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)235/50-18215/60-16265/70-16
Total Price$27,955$31,305$28,350
Adjustments for Features-2,690-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$25,850$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$26,734$29,628$26,853
Adjustments for Features-2,573-5,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,161$24,465$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$304$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201520152012
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 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 rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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
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$5,225$7,990$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,573-5,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20152012
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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