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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicAltimaAltima
TrimLT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $19,304 $22,681 $26,565
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 175   370
Satellite radio 200    
Sport Package   1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   280  
Floor mats   175 175
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Sunroof 664    
Rear spoiler 145   292
Satellite radio 166    
Sport Package   1,127  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   222  
Floor mats   137 137
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Options (change) 2,220 2,255 545
Options (change) 1,843 1,947 429
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $23,190 $27,420 $29,910
Total Invoice $21,797 $25,323 $27,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,161
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicAltimaAltima
TrimLT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,190$27,420$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-955-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$26,465$25,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$21,797$25,323$27,689
Adjustments for Features0-882-3,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$24,441$23,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$483$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibu ClassicAltimaAltima
TrimLT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,675$2,630$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-3,731

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.9 ft3

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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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
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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