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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: $28,865

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,610

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $26,857 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Cargo mat 80      
Navigation system 495      
Rear spoiler 400      
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800  
Floor mats   160 160 160
Navigation Package   1,800 5,700 1,800
Sunroof   900    
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Fog lights   300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
Cargo mat 73      
Navigation system 450      
Rear spoiler 364      
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694  
Floor mats   119 119 119
Navigation Package   1,561 5,093 1,561
Sunroof   780    
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Fog lights   248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Options (change) 2,825 4,310 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 2,571 3,706 7,076 2,678
Destination 875 605 605 605
Total Price $32,120 $28,865 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $30,303 $26,610 $29,507 $28,623

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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: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $311
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,120$28,865$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,5850-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,535$28,865$32,220$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,355$1,425
Total Invoice$30,303$26,610$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,3820-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,921$26,610$29,484$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,874$1,254

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,850$1,265$1,290$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3820-23-759

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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