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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLT3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $35,510
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Sunroof 800  
Remote start 190  
Satellite radio 200  
Rear spoiler 175 405
Floor mats   235
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Sunroof 664  
Remote start 158  
Satellite radio 166  
Rear spoiler 145 344
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 2,410 640
Options (change) 2,001 344
Destination 650 885
Total Price $23,380 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,985
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLT3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$23,380$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$29,230

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLT3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in191.9 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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