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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: $28,090

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,138

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroMalibu
TrimShockLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,302 $27,027
Engine-block heater 95 75
Engine-block heater 86 66
Options (change) 95 75
Options (change) 86 66
Destination 750 760
Total Price $28,090 $29,435
Total Invoice $27,138 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $729
Model Year20112012
ModelNitroMalibu
TrimShockLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$28,090$29,435
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$29,435
Total Invoice$27,138$27,853
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,124$27,853

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
ModelNitroMalibu
TrimShockLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,855$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
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.3,416 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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