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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: $15,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSilver EditionLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,630 $40,240 $20,320
Base Invoice $33,927 $37,264 $19,304
Floor mats 200 200  
Sunroof 1,000   800
4.0L V6   0  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Floor mats 163 163  
Sunroof 867   664
4.0L V6   0  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 1,200 200 2,045
Options (change) 1,030 163 1,698
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $38,655 $41,265 $23,015
Total Invoice $35,782 $38,252 $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: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,678
Model Year201220122008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSilver EditionLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6266hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$38,655$41,265$23,015
Adjustments for Features-6,970-8,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$33,180$23,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$0
Total Invoice$35,782$38,252$21,652
Adjustments for Features-6,452-7,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,330$30,757$21,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,427$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSilver EditionLELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,845$9,960$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,970$8,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,452-7,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelPathfinderMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in188.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height72.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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
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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