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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: $22,395

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,137

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLT3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $24,520
Base Invoice $19,304 $22,727
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Sunroof 800  
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   175
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Sunroof 664  
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 1,425 2,545
Options (change) 1,183 2,190
Destination 650 750
Total Price $22,395 $27,815
Total Invoice $21,137 $25,667

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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: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,997
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLT3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,395$27,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$25,070
Total Invoice$21,137$25,667
Adjustments for Features0-2,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,137$23,134

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLT3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,110$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,533

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,357 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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