Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,435

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,373

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,518

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSEECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $25,945 $23,610 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $24,777 $22,548 $24,176 $26,262
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 0 0
Options (change) 1,980 1,200 0 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 825 825 825 825
Total Price $26,805 $27,805 $26,770 $24,435 $26,140 $28,615
Total Invoice $24,891 $25,888 $25,602 $23,373 $25,001 $27,087

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Xterra dealer quotes or Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,329
Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSEECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/55-17215/60-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$26,805$27,805$26,770$24,435$26,140$28,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-2,325-1,100-2,300-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$26,475$24,445$23,335$23,840$24,550
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$1,110$0$505$1,215
Total Invoice$24,891$25,888$25,602$23,373$25,001$27,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-2,224-1,052-2,200-3,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,891$24,650$23,378$22,321$22,801$23,239
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$1,057$0$480$918

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelXterraXterraMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimOff RoadSEECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
5-speed automatic $900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
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$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one) $50    
Skid plates$150     
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$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$4,750$3,525$4,725$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$2,325$1,100$2,300$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-2,224-1,052-2,200-3,848

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062014
ModelXterraMalibu
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

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.