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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: $23,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,350 $58,690 $27,165
Floor mats 310 310  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365 365  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Floor mats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281 281  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 675 675 950
Options (change) 281 281 836
Destination 1,295 1,295 760
Total Price $52,320 $60,660 $28,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,160
Model Year201820182011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine390hp V8390hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20225/50-18
Total Price$52,320$60,660$28,875
Adjustments for Features-7,905-12,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,415$47,805$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182011
ModelArmadaArmadaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$11,855$16,805$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,905$12,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-238-3340

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
ModelArmadaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.3 in
Length208.9 in191.8 in
Width79.9 in70.3 in
Height75.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,577 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.1 ft3

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