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Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,215

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,988

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,780

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Model Year201220122008
ModelQuestQuestMalibu Classic
TrimSLLELT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,500 $42,350 $20,320
Base Invoice $31,776 $38,774 $19,304
Floor mats 205 205  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Floor mats 167 167  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 205 205 1,245
Options (change) 167 167 1,034
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $35,530 $43,380 $22,215
Total Invoice $32,768 $39,766 $20,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year201220122008
ModelQuestQuestMalibu Classic
TrimSLLELT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,530$43,380$22,215
Adjustments for Features-8,715-11,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$31,725$22,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$0
Total Invoice$32,768$39,766$20,988
Adjustments for Features-8,038-10,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,730$29,082$20,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,352$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelQuestQuestMalibu Classic
TrimSLLELT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Sunshades, third row $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$10,340$13,280$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,715$11,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,038-10,6840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelQuestMalibu Classic
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in106.3 in
Length200.8 in188.3 in
Width77.6 in69.9 in
Height71.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom40.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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