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Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelMuranoMuranoMalibu
TrimSLLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,110 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,061 $34,177 $27,027
Leather Package 1,600    
Premium Package 1,000    
Floor mats 120 120  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200    
3.6L V6     1,600
Leather Package 1,388    
Premium Package 867    
Floor mats 90 90  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 246    
Panoramic sunroof 1,041    
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 4,200 120 1,600
Options (change) 3,632 90 1,512
Destination 800 800 760
Total Price $35,460 $38,030 $30,960
Total Invoice $32,493 $35,067 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year201020102012
ModelMuranoMuranoMalibu
TrimSLLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$35,460$38,030$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,975-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,485$34,380$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$895$0
Total Invoice$32,493$35,067$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,810-3,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,683$31,701$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,018$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102012
ModelMuranoMuranoMalibu
TrimSLLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration $100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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 second row seats$700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,815$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,810-3,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelMuranoMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.3 in
Length188.5 in191.8 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height67.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35031%
Total Not Requested77569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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