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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: $7,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,956

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $6,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMalibuMalibucubecube
Trim2LTLTZSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $16,580 $18,680
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $15,991 $18,010
Premium Mat Package 185      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Shag carpet dash topper     250 250
Interior ambient lighting     495 495
Alloy wheels     725  
Premium Mat Package 163      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Shag carpet dash topper     193 193
Interior ambient lighting     417 417
Alloy wheels     575  
Options (change) 285 100 1,470 745
Options (change) 251 88 1,185 610
Destination 720 720 780 780
Total Price $26,180 $27,775 $18,830 $20,205
Total Invoice $24,887 $26,415 $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: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,421
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMalibuMalibucubecube
Trim2LTLTZSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$26,180$27,775$18,830$20,205
Adjustments for Features-2,640-3,9150-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,540$23,860$18,830$18,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$50$0
Total Invoice$24,887$26,415$17,956$19,400
Adjustments for Features-2,510-3,7230-1,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,377$22,692$17,956$18,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$76

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMalibuMalibucubecube
Trim2LTLTZSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$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  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,950$2,035$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$3,915$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,510-3,7230-1,368

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20102012
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
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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