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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: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,503

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $38

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelNitroMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimShockLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $26,302 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Media Center 730N 1,500      
Engine-block heater 95 75 75 75
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Navigation system   495   495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Media Center 730N 1,365      
Engine-block heater 86 68 68 68
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Navigation system   450   450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 1,595 4,010 1,345 5,205
Options (change) 1,451 3,647 1,224 4,734
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $29,590 $29,905 $33,140 $33,850
Total Invoice $28,503 $28,541 $31,782 $32,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,403
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelNitroMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimShockLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$29,590$29,905$33,140$33,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-2,500-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$28,395$30,640$30,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,245$2,045
Total Invoice$28,503$28,541$31,782$32,268
Adjustments for Features0-1,441-2,398-3,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,503$27,100$29,384$29,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,284$1,917

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelNitroMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimShockLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,070$6,580$7,570$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$2,500$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,441-2,398-3,251

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelNitroMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in111.4 in
Length178.9 in193.8 in
Width73.1 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft315.8 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
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55087%
Total Not Requested8013%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55087%
Total Not Requested8013%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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