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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: $29,085

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,329

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $25,620 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
iPod integration 270      
Floor mats 115      
Cargo organizer 145 140 140 140
Portable navigation system 590      
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Cargo net   60 60 60
Navigation system   495   495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
iPod integration 230      
Floor mats 84      
Cargo organizer 114 127 127 127
Portable navigation system 501      
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Cargo net   55 55 55
Navigation system   450   450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 1,120 3,085 200 4,280
Options (change) 929 2,806 182 3,893
Destination 780 875 875 875
Total Price $29,240 $29,085 $32,050 $33,030
Total Invoice $27,329 $27,801 $30,793 $31,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,109
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,240$29,085$32,050$33,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-3,790-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,240$26,385$28,260$28,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875$2,045
Total Invoice$27,329$27,801$30,793$31,528
Adjustments for Features0-2,581-3,641-4,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,329$25,220$27,152$27,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,932$1,917

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system $600$600$600
Portable navigation system$400   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,880$6,580$7,670$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$3,790$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,581-3,641-4,391

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092017
ModelXterraMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length178.7 in193.8 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height74.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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