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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: $27,085

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,440

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $1,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelNitroNitroMalibu
TrimSLTR/TLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $26,880
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $25,402
Quick Order Package G 850    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 895 895 800
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Rear Power Package     250
Quick Order Package G 774    
Engine-block heater 32 32 62
Sunroof 814 814 664
Leather seating surfaces   755  
Rear Power Package     208
Options (change) 1,780 1,760 1,125
Options (change) 1,620 1,601 934
Destination 745 745 670
Total Price $27,085 $30,240 $28,675
Total Invoice $25,440 $28,310 $27,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $365
Model Year200920092009
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?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$27,085$30,240$28,675
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$29,790$27,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$25,440$28,310$27,006
Adjustments for Features0-421-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,440$27,889$25,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,449$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092009
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
Cargo net  $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
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,855$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-1,201

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

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009
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
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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