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Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelMuranoMuranoMuranoMalibu Classic
TrimSVSLLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,530 $37,230 $38,960 $20,320
Base Invoice $30,884 $34,286 $35,878 $19,304
Floor mats 195 195 195  
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Floor mats 147 147 147  
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 195 195 195 2,045
Options (change) 147 147 147 1,698
Destination 825 825 825 650
Total Price $34,550 $38,250 $39,980 $23,015
Total Invoice $31,856 $35,258 $36,850 $21,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,686
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelMuranoMuranoMuranoMalibu Classic
TrimSVSLLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$34,550$38,250$39,980$23,015
Adjustments for Features-3,815-6,345-7,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,735$31,905$32,735$23,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,000$0
Total Invoice$31,856$35,258$36,850$21,652
Adjustments for Features-3,518-5,849-6,6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,338$29,409$30,172$21,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,071$1,834$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelMuranoMuranoMuranoMalibu Classic
TrimSVSLLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Media drive, small $5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats$300  $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$9,345$10,245$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$6,345$7,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,518-5,849-6,6780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelMuranoMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in188.3 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height67.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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