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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: $29,480

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,620

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelNitroNitroMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTR/TEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,560 $27,735 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,075 $25,964 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
uconnect gps 2,145 2,145      
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250      
Quick Order Package G 850        
Engine-block heater 35 35   75 75
Sunroof 895 895 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces   830      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Navigation system     1,120 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
uconnect gps 1,952 1,952      
Obstacle detection, rear 228 228      
Quick Order Package G 774        
Engine-block heater 32 32   66 66
Sunroof 814 814 880 880  
Leather seating surfaces   755      
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Navigation system     986 700 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 4,175 4,155 4,730 4,440 2,770
Options (change) 3,800 3,781 4,284 3,908 2,438
Destination 745 745 810 810 810
Total Price $29,480 $32,635 $30,525 $30,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $27,620 $30,490 $28,954 $28,487 $29,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,184
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelNitroNitroMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTR/TEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6260hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,480$32,635$30,525$30,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,835-2,170-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$32,185$28,690$27,970$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$720$0$1,155
Total Invoice$27,620$30,490$28,954$28,487$29,107
Adjustments for Features0-420-1,741-2,051-1,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,620$30,070$27,213$26,436$27,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$777$0$959

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelNitroNitroMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLTR/TEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Sliding load floor$275$275   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$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 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,105$5,490$5,825$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,835$2,170$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-1,741-2,051-1,712

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
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

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested141564%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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