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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: $21,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLTVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $30,900
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Floor mats   245
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 625 245
Options (change) 519 0
Destination 650 975
Total Price $21,595 $32,120

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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 VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,608
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLTVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$21,595$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$28,500

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
TrimLTVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,235$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length188.3 in192.9 in
Width69.9 in72.9 in
Height57.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 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 VC-T SR

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

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