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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,715

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,438

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $26,857 $26,621 $30,453
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Navigation system 495    
Cargo mat 80    
Rear spoiler 400 405 405
Technology Package   1,700  
Sunroof   800  
Floor mats   210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Navigation system 450    
Cargo mat 73    
Rear spoiler 364 344 344
Technology Package   1,505  
Sunroof   708  
Floor mats   159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 3,420 3,465 965
Options (change) 3,112 2,982 769
Destination 875 835 835
Total Price $32,715 $32,870 $34,490
Total Invoice $30,844 $30,438 $32,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,715$32,870$34,490
Adjustments for Features-4250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$32,870$34,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,370
Total Invoice$30,844$30,438$32,057
Adjustments for Features-4010-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,443$30,438$31,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,387

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,140$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4010-232

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in191.9 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested67537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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