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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,395

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,582

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $1,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibucube
TrimLTLTZHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $23,895 $18,860
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $22,581 $18,182
Premium Mat Package 185      
Shag carpet dash topper       250
Interior ambient lighting       495
Premium Mat Package 154      
Shag carpet dash topper       193
Interior ambient lighting       417
Options (change) 185 0 0 745
Options (change) 154 0 0 610
Destination 650 650 650 790
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $22,020 $27,745 $23,245 $20,395
Total Invoice $20,824 $26,255 $21,931 $19,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,442
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibucube
TrimLTLTZHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H122hp I4
TransmissionA4T6A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16195/55-16
Total Price$22,020$27,745$23,245$20,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-370-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,020$24,140$22,875$19,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$855$0
Total Invoice$20,824$26,255$21,931$19,582
Adjustments for Features0-3,411-349-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$22,844$21,582$18,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$758$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibucube
TrimLTLTZHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Shag carpet dash topper   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,475$6,080$2,845$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$370$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,411-349-1,200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibucube
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in99.6 in
Length191.8 in156.5 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.158.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Shag carpet dash topper
FeatureValueRequested?
Shag carpet dash topper100No
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11553%
Total Not Requested10047%
Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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