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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelXterraMalibu
TrimPRO-4XLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,590 $28,600
Base Invoice $29,203 $27,027
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 927  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 927 0
Destination 885 760
Total Price $32,475 $29,360
Total Invoice $31,015 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,774
Model Year20152012
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$32,475$29,360
Adjustments for Features-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,000$29,360
Total Invoice$31,015$27,787
Adjustments for Features-4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,561$27,787

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
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
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Light bar$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
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$5,390$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4540

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
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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