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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: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSELELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $42,000 $27,095
Base Invoice $32,325 $38,234 $25,605
Premium Package 4,600    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 800
Floor mats 220 220  
Cargo net 30 30  
Tow Package   350  
Preferred Package   1,000  
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Premium Package 3,990    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 867 867 664
Floor mats 167 167  
Cargo net 23 23  
Tow Package   304  
Preferred Package   867  
Power-adjustable pedals     104
Options (change) 5,850 2,600 925
Options (change) 5,047 2,228 768
Destination 780 780 650
Total Price $42,130 $45,380 $28,670
Total Invoice $38,152 $41,242 $27,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,331
Model Year200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSELELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8317hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18275/60-20225/50-18
Total Price$42,130$45,380$28,670
Adjustments for Features-3,090-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,040$40,715$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0
Total Invoice$38,152$41,242$27,023
Adjustments for Features-2,798-4,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,354$37,002$27,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,648$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75 
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$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,805$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,798-4,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelArmadaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in112.3 in
Length207.7 in191.8 in
Width79.3 in70.3 in
Height77.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 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 Room65.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217563%
Total Not Requested130037%

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 mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%

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