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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $26,857 $23,337 $27,221
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400   370
Cargo mat 80    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Stability control     600
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450    
Rear spoiler 364   295
Cargo mat 73    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Floor mats   134 134
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 2,825 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 2,571 4,600 2,818
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $32,120 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $30,303 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $985
Model Year201620092009
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,120$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-825-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,295$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$30,303$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-778-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,525$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620092009
ModelMalibu LimitedAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,465$2,740$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-778-920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in189.8 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested305069%
Total Not Requested140031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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