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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $23,600
Base Invoice $21,608 $21,826
Satellite radio 325 350
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Leather Sport Package   3,900
5-speed shiftable automatic   650
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800
Polished alloy wheels   1,370
Body kit   340
Floor mats   160
Satellite radio 270 304
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Leather Sport Package   3,546
5-speed shiftable automatic   601
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694
Polished alloy wheels   969
Body kit   262
Floor mats   119
Options (change) 1,425 7,570
Options (change) 1,183 6,495
Destination 625 605
Total Price $24,915 $31,775
Total Invoice $23,416 $28,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$24,915$31,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$30,205
Total Invoice$23,416$28,926
Adjustments for Features0-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,416$27,497

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,635$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,429

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length188.3 in192.3 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested150040%
Total Not Requested222560%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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