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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,320 $52,220 $27,165
Base Invoice $41,252 $47,525 $25,806
Floor mats 230 230  
Sunroof 1,000   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
Interior air filter 50    
Temporary spare tire     100
Floor mats 179 179  
Sunroof 867   748
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388    
Interior air filter 42    
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 2,880 230 950
Options (change) 2,476 179 836
Destination 995 995 760
Total Price $49,195 $53,445 $28,875
Total Invoice $44,723 $48,699 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,476
Model Year201220122011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8317hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12265, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20225/50-18
Total Price$49,195$53,445$28,875
Adjustments for Features-5,330-6,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,865$46,575$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$44,723$48,699$27,402
Adjustments for Features-4,845-6,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,878$42,439$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,561$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122011
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$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 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$9,070$10,610$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$6,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,845-6,2600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
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.3,416 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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