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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: $34,325

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,863

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelArmadaMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,220 $30,975
Base Invoice $47,525 $29,736
Cargo organizer 250 140
Floor mats 230  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Cargo organizer 185 127
Floor mats 179  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 480 2,475
Options (change) 364 2,252
Destination 995 875
Total Price $53,695 $34,325
Total Invoice $48,884 $32,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,798
Model Year20122018
ModelArmadaMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionA5T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20245/40-19
Total Price$53,695$34,325
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,155$34,325
Total Invoice$48,884$32,863
Adjustments for Features-3,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,661$32,863

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelArmadaMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$9,785$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelArmadaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in111.4 in
Length207.7 in193.8 in
Width79.3 in73.0 in
Height77.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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