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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: $26,745

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,847

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $24,985 $27,027
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Floor mats 110 110    
Bodyside moldings   110    
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Floor mats 74 74    
Bodyside moldings   77    
Options (change) 2,290 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 1,936 1,233 0 0
Destination 605 605 760 760
Total Price $26,745 $27,855 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $24,847 $25,921 $25,745 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $391
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSE2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,745$27,855$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-1,600-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$26,450$25,460$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0$160
Total Invoice$24,847$25,921$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,307-1,522-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,847$24,614$24,223$24,247
Cost Above Minimum$233$0$0$24

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSE2LTLTZ
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start  $150$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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$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 
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   
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,005$4,200$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$1,600$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,307-1,522-3,540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
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.3,416 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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

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