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

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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,710

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,637

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT   
Difference: $1,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelXterraXterraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $22,762 $26,857
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Floor mats 110 110    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171    
Interior air filter 44 44    
Floor mats 74 74    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Options (change) 2,350 1,450 0 0
Options (change) 1,980 1,200 0 0
Destination 605 605 875 875
Total Price $26,805 $27,805 $24,710 $29,295
Total Invoice $24,891 $25,888 $23,637 $27,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,137
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelXterraXterraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,805$27,805$24,710$29,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-1,175-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$26,475$23,535$25,155
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$1,620
Total Invoice$24,891$25,888$23,637$27,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-1,124-3,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,891$24,650$22,513$23,813
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0$1,300

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelXterraXterraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,755$3,600$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$1,175$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-1,124-3,919

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelXterraMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length178.7 in191.5 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height74.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

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