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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,260

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,602

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelNitroNitroMalibu
TrimSLTR/TMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $23,465
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $22,175
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Engine-block heater 35 35 50
Sunroof 895 895 800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,300 1,300  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Satellite radio     325
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Engine-block heater 32 32 42
Sunroof 806 806 664
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,170 1,170  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Satellite radio     270
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 5,825 5,455 2,170
Options (change) 5,244 4,911 1,802
Destination 695 695 625
Total Price $30,180 $32,985 $26,260
Total Invoice $28,070 $30,595 $24,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,803
Model Year200820082006
ModelNitroNitroMalibu
TrimSLTR/TMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6260hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$30,180$32,985$26,260
Adjustments for Features-715-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,465$32,070$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$28,070$30,595$24,602
Adjustments for Features-665-8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,405$29,746$24,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,341$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082006
ModelNitroNitroMalibu
TrimSLTR/TMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,830$5,030$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-665-8490

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082006
ModelNitroMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.8 in112.3 in
Length178.9 in187.8 in
Width73.1 in69.8 in
Height69.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested865100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested865100%

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