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

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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,565

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,448

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelXterraXterraXterraMalibu Classic
TrimSOff RoadSELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,060 $28,340 $27,340 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,804 $26,555 $25,620 $19,304
Floor mats 115 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Floor mats 84 84 84  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184      
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Options (change) 365 115 115 595
Options (change) 268 84 84 494
Destination 780 780 780 650
Total Price $25,205 $29,235 $28,235 $21,565
Total Invoice $23,852 $27,419 $26,484 $20,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelXterraXterraXterraMalibu Classic
TrimSOff RoadSELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6261hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5T4
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,205$29,235$28,235$21,565
Adjustments for Features-650-2,940-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,555$26,295$25,015$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$460$0
Total Invoice$23,852$27,419$26,484$20,448
Adjustments for Features-615-2,757-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,237$24,662$23,464$20,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$227$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelXterraXterraXterraMalibu Classic
TrimSOff RoadSELT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tubular side steps$350 $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,340$5,620$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$2,940$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-615-2,757-3,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelXterraMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in188.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height74.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

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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