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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $11,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelPathfinderMalibuMalibu
TrimLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,050 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $34,315 $23,769 $25,859
Value Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,850 795 795
Floor mats 155    
5.6L V8 1,200    
4WD w/low range 2,200    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning   395 395
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Premium Package     1,000
Value Package 1,943    
Navigation system 1,605 700 700
Floor mats 107    
5.6L V8 1,217    
4WD w/low range 2,033    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning   348 348
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Premium Package     880
Options (change) 7,505 6,075 5,875
Options (change) 6,905 5,475 5,323
Destination 800 810 810
Total Price $45,355 $31,775 $34,050
Total Invoice $42,020 $30,054 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,746
Model Year201020132013
ModelPathfinderMalibuMalibu
TrimLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,355$31,775$34,050
Adjustments for Features-4,5550-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,800$31,775$33,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275
Total Invoice$42,020$30,054$31,992
Adjustments for Features-4,2200-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,800$30,054$31,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$998

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020132013
ModelPathfinderMalibuMalibu
TrimLE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
4WD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,155$4,600$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2200-940

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
ModelPathfinderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.8 in
Length192.3 in191.5 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height72.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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