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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $27,790
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $26,262
Floor mats 235 235  
2.0L I4     2,160
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,350
Navigation system     795
Premium Package     1,000
Floor mats 187 187  
2.0L I4     2,041
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
Navigation system     700
Premium Package     880
Options (change) 235 235 6,195
Options (change) 187 187 5,592
Destination 975 975 825
Total Price $38,710 $43,530 $34,810
Total Invoice $36,011 $40,483 $32,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year201820182014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6284hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/40-19
Total Price$38,710$43,530$34,810
Adjustments for Features-2,350-5,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,360$38,430$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,011$40,483$32,679
Adjustments for Features-2,186-4,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,825$35,740$32,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$7,590$10,340$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$5,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,186-4,7430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
ModelPathfinderMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in107.8 in
Length198.5 in191.5 in
Width77.2 in73.0 in
Height69.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42536%
Total Not Requested75064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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