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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: $28,880

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,900

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $24,443 $26,762
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250    
Premium Sound Group 595 595    
Quick Order Package G 1,200      
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75
Sunroof 895 895 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces   830    
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Navigation system     495 495
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395    
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225    
Premium Sound Group 536 536    
Quick Order Package G 1,080      
Engine-block heater 32 32 66 66
Sunroof 806 806 880  
Leather seating surfaces   747    
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Navigation system     436 436
Options (change) 4,525 4,155 3,945 2,420
Options (change) 4,074 3,741 3,472 2,130
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $28,880 $31,685 $30,365 $31,565
Total Invoice $26,900 $29,425 $28,740 $29,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,880$31,685$30,365$31,565
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,770-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,880$31,485$28,595$29,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$0$1,150
Total Invoice$26,900$29,425$28,740$29,717
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,675-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,900$29,239$27,065$28,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$0$939

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNitroNitroMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTR/T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Sliding load floor$275$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$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$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,620$3,820$5,390$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,770$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,675-1,713

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
ModelNitroMalibu
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

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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