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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: $29,590

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelNitroMalibuMalibu
TrimShock2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $26,302 $24,443 $26,762
Media Center 730N 1,500    
Engine-block heater 95 75 75
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Navigation system   495 495
Sunroof   1,000  
Media Center 730N 1,365    
Engine-block heater 86 66 66
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Navigation system   436 436
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 1,595 3,945 2,420
Options (change) 1,451 3,472 2,130
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $29,590 $30,365 $31,565
Total Invoice $28,503 $28,740 $29,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,249
Model Year201120152015
ModelNitroMalibuMalibu
TrimShock2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,590$30,365$31,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$28,795$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$28,503$28,740$29,717
Adjustments for Features0-1,486-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$27,254$28,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$938

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120152015
ModelNitroMalibuMalibu
TrimShock2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Sliding load floor$275  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,645$5,215$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,486-1,525

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
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 Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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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