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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $35,510
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 375
Floor mats   235
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 0
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 4,855 610
Options (change) 4,417 0
Destination 875 885
Total Price $36,705 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,862
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT9CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$36,705$37,005
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$37,005

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,905$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in109.3 in
Length193.8 in191.9 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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