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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,170

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,949

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $20,020 $25,605
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Floor mats 110 110    
Bodyside moldings   110 150  
Premium Mat Package     185  
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Floor mats 74 74    
Bodyside moldings   77 125  
Premium Mat Package     154  
Options (change) 2,290 1,500 335 0
Options (change) 1,936 1,233 279 0
Destination 605 605 650 650
Total Price $26,745 $27,855 $22,170 $27,745
Total Invoice $24,847 $25,921 $20,949 $26,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,745$27,855$22,170$27,745
Adjustments for Features-575-1,9800-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,170$25,875$22,170$24,115
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0$1,945
Total Invoice$24,847$25,921$20,949$26,255
Adjustments for Features-534-1,8430-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,313$24,078$20,949$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$1,871

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSELTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900  
4-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,735$4,140$2,160$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$1,980$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-534-1,8430-3,435

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelXterraMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length178.7 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height74.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.1 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-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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