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Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelQuestQuestMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,060 $43,180 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,977 $40,301 $25,806
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 305 305  
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6     1,595
Floor mats 190 190  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 271 271  
Temporary spare tire     88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 540 540 1,695
Options (change) 461 461 1,492
Destination 885 885 760
Total Price $35,485 $44,605 $29,620
Total Invoice $33,323 $41,647 $28,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,626
Model Year201520152011
ModelQuestQuestMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,485$44,605$29,620
Adjustments for Features-3,875-8,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,610$36,340$29,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,730$0
Total Invoice$33,323$41,647$28,058
Adjustments for Features-3,639-7,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,684$33,930$28,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,246$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152011
ModelQuestQuestMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,090$11,480$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$8,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,639-7,7170

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
ModelQuestMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in112.3 in
Length200.8 in191.8 in
Width77.6 in70.3 in
Height71.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft315.1 ft3

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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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