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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: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $20,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $18,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,640 $50,890 $23,465
Base Invoice $39,726 $46,316 $22,175
Floor mats 220 220  
Sunroof 1,000   800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
Interior air filter 50    
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Floor mats 167 167  
Sunroof 867   664
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388    
Interior air filter 42    
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     270
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 2,870 220 2,420
Options (change) 2,464 167 2,009
Destination 975 975 625
Total Price $47,485 $52,085 $26,510
Total Invoice $43,165 $47,458 $24,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,843
Model Year201120112006
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine317hp V8317hp V8201hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12265, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20225/50-17
Total Price$47,485$52,085$26,510
Adjustments for Features-3,865-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,620$46,405$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,785$0
Total Invoice$43,165$47,458$24,809
Adjustments for Features-3,513-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,652$42,283$24,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,631$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112006
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate $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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front $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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0 $0
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,605$10,420$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$5,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,513-5,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelArmadaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase123.2 in112.3 in
Length207.7 in187.8 in
Width79.3 in69.8 in
Height77.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft341.0 ft3

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