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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: $28,025

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,654

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelXterraMalibu
TrimPRO-4XLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $27,165
Base Invoice $28,454 $25,806
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
iPod integration 260  
Temporary spare tire   100
Leather seating surfaces 909  
iPod integration 214  
Temporary spare tire   88
Options (change) 1,260 100
Options (change) 1,123 88
Destination 825 760
Total Price $32,455 $28,025
Total Invoice $30,402 $26,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,678
Model Year20122011
ModelXterraMalibu
TrimPRO-4XLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16225/50-18
Total Price$32,455$28,025
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$28,025
Total Invoice$30,402$26,654
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,332$26,654

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelXterraMalibu
TrimPRO-4XLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
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 plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Light bar$150 
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,940$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,144 lb.3,416 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.

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