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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: $29,590

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,653

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTPremierSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,620 $30,920 $27,560
Base Invoice $27,475 $29,683 $25,826
Cargo net 60 60  
Cargo organizer 140 140 145
Side curtain airbags     700
iPod integration     290
Floor mats     115
Cargo net 55 55  
Cargo organizer 127 127 114
Side curtain airbags     607
iPod integration     243
Floor mats     83
Options (change) 200 200 1,250
Options (change) 182 182 1,047
Destination 875 875 780
Total Price $29,695 $31,995 $29,590
Total Invoice $28,532 $30,740 $27,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,859
Model Year201620162008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTPremierSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19265/65-17
Total Price$29,695$31,995$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,850-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,845$27,730$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$28,532$30,740$27,653
Adjustments for Features-2,738-4,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,794$26,642$27,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$848$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201620162008
ModelMalibuMalibuXterra
Trim2LTPremierSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $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
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,505$7,920$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,738-4,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibuXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.865.7 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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