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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMalibu
TrimLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $28,600
Base Invoice $35,304 $27,027
Floor mats 200  
Value Package 2,100  
5.6L V8 1,080  
Navigation system 1,850  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
3.6L V6   1,600
Floor mats 163  
Value Package 1,943  
5.6L V8 1,105  
Navigation system 1,605  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 7,430 1,600
Options (change) 6,851 1,512
Destination 810 760
Total Price $46,360 $30,960
Total Invoice $42,965 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,961
Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMalibu
TrimLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$46,360$30,960
Adjustments for Features-7,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,125$30,960
Total Invoice$42,965$29,299
Adjustments for Features-6,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,260$29,299

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMalibu
TrimLELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$10,760$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7050

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.3 in
Length192.3 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height72.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.3,645 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 Headroom40.0 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 LE

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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