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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: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicAltimaAltima
TrimLT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,826 $25,340
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200 350 350
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 175    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Sport Package   1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230  
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Floor mats   160 160
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166 304 304
Sunroof 664    
Rear spoiler 145    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Sport Package   1,085  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172  
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Floor mats   119 119
Options (change) 2,220 3,440 1,310
Options (change) 1,843 2,975 1,117
Destination 650 605 605
Total Price $23,190 $27,645 $29,315
Total Invoice $21,797 $25,406 $27,062

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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: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,685
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicAltimaAltima
TrimLT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,190$27,645$29,315
Adjustments for Features0-870-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$26,775$26,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$21,797$25,406$27,062
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$24,606$24,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicAltimaAltima
TrimLT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,500$2,370$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-800-2,580

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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 Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length188.3 in192.3 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.6 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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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