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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: $26,485

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $2,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelNitroNitroMalibu
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $26,955
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $25,607
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 895 895 850
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Temporary spare tire     100
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
Engine-block heater 32 32 66
Sunroof 806 806 748
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 2,130 1,760 1,025
Options (change) 1,918 1,585 902
Destination 695 695 720
Total Price $26,485 $29,290 $28,700
Total Invoice $24,744 $27,269 $27,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year200820082010
ModelNitroNitroMalibu
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$26,485$29,290$28,700
Adjustments for Features0-200-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,485$29,090$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0
Total Invoice$24,744$27,269$27,229
Adjustments for Features0-186-816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$27,083$26,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082010
ModelNitroNitroMalibu
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 start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,730$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-816

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelNitroMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in112.3 in
Length178.9 in191.8 in
Width73.1 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.2 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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%

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