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

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,812

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Model Year2007200720072008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSESE Off-RoadLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,850 $31,650 $33,800 $20,320
Base Invoice $24,831 $29,270 $31,259 $19,304
Airbag Package 700 700    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Bodyside moldings 140 140    
Comfort Package 1,550      
Floor mats 140 140 240  
Satellite radio 350 350 350 200
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Sunroof       800
Airbag Package 607 607    
Premium Package 1,474 1,474    
Bodyside moldings 99 99    
Comfort Package 1,345      
Floor mats 99 99 176  
Satellite radio 304 304 304 166
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 4,580 3,030 590 2,045
Options (change) 3,928 2,583 480 1,698
Destination 705 705 705 650
Total Price $32,135 $35,385 $35,095 $23,015
Total Invoice $29,464 $32,558 $32,444 $21,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,154
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSESE Off-RoadLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T4
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,135$35,385$35,095$23,015
Adjustments for Features-5,080-7,130-6,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,055$28,255$28,715$23,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$1,660$0
Total Invoice$29,464$32,558$32,444$21,652
Adjustments for Features-4,658-6,560-5,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,806$25,998$26,546$21,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$1,740$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSESE Off-RoadLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,980$9,030$8,280$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$7,130$6,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,658-6,560-5,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelPathfinderMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in188.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height72.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested72539%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested55543%
Total Not Requested75057%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%

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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