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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.

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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,415

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelXterraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $26,955
Base Invoice $25,620 $25,607
Technology Package 0  
Floor mats 115  
iPod integration 270  
Temporary spare tire   100
Technology Package 0  
Floor mats 84  
iPod integration 230  
Temporary spare tire   88
Options (change) 385 100
Options (change) 314 88
Destination 780 720
Total Price $28,505 $27,775
Total Invoice $26,714 $26,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,031
Model Year20092010
ModelXterraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,505$27,775
Adjustments for Features0-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,505$27,005
Total Invoice$26,714$26,415
Adjustments for Features0-732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,714$25,683

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092010
ModelXterraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tubular side steps$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,720$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-732

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092010
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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