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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: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $1,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroMalibu Limited
TrimShockLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $28,420
Base Invoice $26,302 $26,857
Media Center 730N 1,500  
Engine-block heater 95 75
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Media Center 730N 1,365  
Engine-block heater 86 68
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 1,595 2,420
Options (change) 1,451 2,202
Destination 750 875
Total Price $29,590 $31,715
Total Invoice $28,503 $29,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Nitro Shock
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98
Model Year20112016
ModelNitroMalibu Limited
TrimShockLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$29,590$31,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$30,095
Total Invoice$28,503$29,934
Adjustments for Features0-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$28,405

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
ModelNitroMalibu Limited
TrimShockLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,645$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,529

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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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