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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: $33,460

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,073

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $30,920
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $29,683
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 395
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 359
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Options (change) 3,890 560 1,665
Options (change) 3,512 425 1,515
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $40,835 $42,855 $33,460
Total Invoice $37,909 $39,787 $32,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,963
Model Year201520152016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$40,835$42,855$33,460
Adjustments for Features-3,095-3,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,740$39,260$33,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$37,909$39,787$32,073
Adjustments for Features-2,873-3,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,036$36,449$32,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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$8,590$9,090$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$3,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,873-3,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152016
ModelPathfinderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in111.4 in
Length197.2 in193.8 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height69.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.0 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
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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