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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,480

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,620

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroMalibu Limited
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $28,420
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $26,857
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Quick Order Package G 850    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Navigation system     495
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228  
Quick Order Package G 774    
Engine-block heater 32 32 68
Sunroof 814 814  
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 4,175 4,155 2,420
Options (change) 3,800 3,781 2,202
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $29,480 $32,635 $31,715
Total Invoice $27,620 $30,490 $29,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $360
Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroMalibu Limited
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$29,480$32,635$31,715
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$32,185$29,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$27,620$30,490$29,934
Adjustments for Features0-420-1,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,620$30,070$27,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200920092016
ModelNitroNitroMalibu Limited
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,370$3,820$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-1,954

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelNitroMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in107.8 in
Length178.9 in191.5 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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