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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: $28,495

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,264

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPRO-4XLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,670 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $27,800 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
iPod integration 260      
Cargo organizer 150 140 140 140
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Cargo net   65 65 65
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system       495
iPod integration 214      
Cargo organizer 116 127 127 127
Leather seating surfaces 909      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Cargo net   59 59 59
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 1,410 2,495 205 4,185
Options (change) 1,239 2,269 186 3,806
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $31,890 $28,495 $32,055 $32,935
Total Invoice $29,849 $27,264 $30,797 $31,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,666
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPRO-4XLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T9CVT
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,890$28,495$32,055$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-2,895-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,890$27,365$29,160$29,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795$1,865
Total Invoice$29,849$27,264$30,797$31,441
Adjustments for Features0-1,081-2,781-3,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,849$26,183$28,016$27,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,833$1,721

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelXterraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimPRO-4XLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
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   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
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 plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
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 audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
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   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
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 
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$5,100$6,230$7,995$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$2,895$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,081-2,781-3,537

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,144 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 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

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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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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