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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,028

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $30,975
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $29,736
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365 365 395
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Floor mats 187 187  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281 281 359
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 600 600 4,855
Options (change) 468 468 4,417
Destination 975 975 875
Total Price $39,075 $43,895 $36,705
Total Invoice $36,292 $40,764 $35,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,627
Model Year201820182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6284hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$39,075$43,895$36,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$41,145$36,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,292$40,764$35,028
Adjustments for Features0-2,554-363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,292$38,210$34,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$7,440$10,190$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,554-363

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in111.4 in
Length198.5 in193.8 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height69.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested102558%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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