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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: $18,830

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,956

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibucubecube
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555 $16,580 $18,680
Base Invoice $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149 $15,991 $18,010
Premium Mat Package 185 185        
Shag carpet dash topper         250 250
Interior ambient lighting         495 495
Alloy wheels         725  
Premium Mat Package 154 154        
Shag carpet dash topper         193 193
Interior ambient lighting         417 417
Alloy wheels         575  
Options (change) 185 185 0 0 1,470 745
Options (change) 154 154 0 0 1,185 610
Destination 670 670 670 670 780 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $23,360 $25,560 $27,550 $24,925 $18,830 $20,205
Total Invoice $22,091 $24,170 $26,072 $23,519 $17,956 $19,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan cube SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,963
Model Year200920092009200920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibucubecube
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6A4M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$23,360$25,560$27,550$24,925$18,830$20,205
Adjustments for Features-50-2,380-3,855-5200-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,310$23,180$23,695$24,405$18,830$18,780
Cost Above Minimum$130$0$515$1,225$50$0
Total Invoice$22,091$24,170$26,072$23,519$17,956$19,400
Adjustments for Features-47-2,251-3,648-4910-1,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,044$21,919$22,424$23,028$17,956$18,032
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$505$1,109$0$76

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Model Year200920092009200920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibucubecube
TrimLT2LTLTZHybridSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
6-speed manual    $150 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote start $150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 $200
Rear wiper    $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 $125
Compass $0$0   
Fog lights  $125   
Heated mirrors  $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Shag carpet dash topper    $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,500$4,830$6,305$2,970$2,450$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$2,380$3,855$520$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-2,251-3,648-4910-1,368

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20092012
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
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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

Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

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%

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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