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Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $19,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu Classic
TrimSELELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $42,000 $20,320
Base Invoice $32,325 $38,234 $19,304
Floor mats 220 220  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 800
RWD 0 0  
Premium Package 4,600    
Tow Package   350  
Preferred Package   1,000  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Floor mats 167 167  
Sunroof 867 867 664
RWD 0 0  
Premium Package 3,990    
Tow Package   304  
Preferred Package   867  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 5,820 2,570 2,045
Options (change) 5,024 2,205 1,698
Destination 780 780 650
Total Price $42,100 $45,350 $23,015
Total Invoice $38,129 $41,219 $21,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,906
Model Year200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu Classic
TrimSELELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8317hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18275/60-20215/60-16
Total Price$42,100$45,350$23,015
Adjustments for Features-7,255-8,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$36,520$23,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0
Total Invoice$38,129$41,219$21,652
Adjustments for Features-6,571-8,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,558$33,193$21,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu Classic
TrimSELELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter $0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$9,480$11,055$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,255$8,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,571-8,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelArmadaMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in106.3 in
Length207.7 in188.3 in
Width79.3 in69.9 in
Height77.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87525%
Total Not Requested260075%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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