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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: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSLPlatinumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,850 $39,550 $20,320
Base Invoice $31,770 $36,048 $19,304
Floor mats 200 200  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Floor mats 152 152  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 200 200 1,610
Options (change) 152 152 1,337
Destination 845 845 650
Total Price $35,895 $40,595 $22,580
Total Invoice $32,767 $37,045 $21,291

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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: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,388
Model Year201320132008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSLPlatinumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$35,895$40,595$22,580
Adjustments for Features-7,765-9,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,130$30,780$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$0
Total Invoice$32,767$37,045$21,291
Adjustments for Features-7,088-8,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,679$28,088$21,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,409$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201320132008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu Classic
TrimSLPlatinumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$9,490$11,540$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,765$9,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,088-8,9570

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20132008
ModelPathfinderMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in106.3 in
Length197.2 in188.3 in
Width77.2 in69.9 in
Height69.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 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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