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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $18,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $15,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelArmadaMalibuMalibu
TrimLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,110 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $41,053 $23,769 $25,859
Technology Package 2,900    
Floor mats 220    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 30    
RWD 0    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning   395 395
Navigation system   795 795
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Premium Package     1,000
Technology Package 2,515    
Floor mats 167    
Sunroof 867 880  
Cargo net 23    
RWD 0    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning   348 348
Navigation system   700 700
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Premium Package     880
Options (change) 4,150 6,075 5,875
Options (change) 3,572 5,475 5,323
Destination 780 810 810
Total Price $50,040 $31,775 $34,050
Total Invoice $45,405 $30,054 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,180
Model Year200920132013
ModelArmadaMalibuMalibu
TrimLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,040$31,775$34,050
Adjustments for Features-3,4950-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,545$31,775$33,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275
Total Invoice$45,405$30,054$31,992
Adjustments for Features-3,1710-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,234$30,054$31,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$998

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920132013
ModelArmadaMalibuMalibu
TrimLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
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  
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Total Value of Features$8,170$4,675$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1710-940

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelArmadaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in107.8 in
Length207.7 in191.5 in
Width79.3 in73.0 in
Height77.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested81550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%

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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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