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Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSELELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,700 $40,000 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,548 $36,366 $25,806
Sunroof Package 3,750    
Floor mats 210 210  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof   1,000 850
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6     1,595
Sunroof Package 3,253    
Floor mats 155 155  
Satellite radio 303 303  
Sunroof   867 748
Temporary spare tire     88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 4,310 1,560 2,545
Options (change) 3,711 1,325 2,240
Destination 705 705 760
Total Price $39,715 $42,265 $30,470
Total Invoice $35,964 $38,396 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,844
Model Year200620062011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSELELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V8305hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18265/70-18225/50-18
Total Price$39,715$42,265$30,470
Adjustments for Features-2,555-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,160$37,885$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$35,964$38,396$28,806
Adjustments for Features-2,314-3,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,650$34,417$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$767$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSELELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console $200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,605$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,314-3,9790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelArmadaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in112.3 in
Length206.9 in191.8 in
Width78.8 in70.3 in
Height77.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,251 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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