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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: $28,175

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,669

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPRO-4XEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,670 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $27,800 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
iPod integration 260      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175  
Forward collision warning     395  
Leather seating surfaces 909      
iPod integration 214      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034  
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 1,260 2,610 2,570 0
Options (change) 1,123 2,418 2,262 0
Destination 810 810 810 810
Total Price $31,740 $28,405 $28,270 $28,175
Total Invoice $29,733 $27,088 $26,841 $26,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,506
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPRO-4XEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,740$28,405$28,270$28,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,700-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,740$27,205$26,570$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$680
Total Invoice$29,733$27,088$26,841$26,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,144-1,614-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,733$25,944$25,227$25,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$717$0$566

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPRO-4XEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Light bar$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,025$6,525$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,700$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,144-1,614-876

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,144 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

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested54024%
Total Not Requested167576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

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