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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSESE Off-RoadLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,850 $31,650 $33,800 $26,880
Base Invoice $24,831 $29,270 $31,259 $25,402
Comfort Package 1,550      
Airbag Package 700 700    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Bodyside moldings 140      
Leather Package 1,500 1,500    
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Floor mats 140 140 240  
Sunroof       800
Comfort Package 1,345      
Airbag Package 607 607    
Premium Package 1,474 1,474    
Bodyside moldings 99      
Leather Package 1,301 1,301    
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Floor mats 99 99 176  
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 6,080 4,390 590 800
Options (change) 5,229 3,785 480 664
Destination 705 705 705 670
Total Price $33,635 $36,745 $35,095 $28,350
Total Invoice $30,765 $33,760 $32,444 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,971
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSESE Off-RoadLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,635$36,745$35,095$28,350
Adjustments for Features-2,250-4,225-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,385$32,520$32,720$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$1,335$0
Total Invoice$30,765$33,760$32,444$26,736
Adjustments for Features-2,058-3,882-2,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,707$29,878$30,248$26,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,171$1,541$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSESE Off-RoadLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Hill descent control $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$7,140$5,290$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$4,225$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,058-3,882-2,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072009
ModelPathfinderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.3 in
Length187.6 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height72.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 player50Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested100577%
Total Not Requested30023%
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-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested150080%
Total Not Requested37520%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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 opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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