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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: $20,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,320 $52,220 $27,095
Base Invoice $41,252 $47,525 $25,605
Floor mats 230 230  
Sunroof 1,000   800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
Interior air filter 50    
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Floor mats 179 179  
Sunroof 867   664
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388    
Interior air filter 42    
Power-adjustable pedals     104
Options (change) 2,880 230 925
Options (change) 2,476 179 768
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $49,195 $53,445 $28,670
Total Invoice $44,723 $48,699 $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: $15,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,095
Model Year201220122008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8317hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12265, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20225/50-18
Total Price$49,195$53,445$28,670
Adjustments for Features-5,065-6,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,130$46,840$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$44,723$48,699$27,023
Adjustments for Features-4,605-6,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,118$42,681$27,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,563$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122008
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
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 
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
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$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$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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,895$10,435$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$6,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,605-6,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
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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