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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: $25,419

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $4,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,907

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $3,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $22,179 $22,681 $26,565
Sunroof 800    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Satellite radio 199    
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900  
Floor mats   175 175
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Rear spoiler     370
Sunroof 664    
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Satellite radio 165    
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780  
Floor mats   137 137
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 1,299 7,075 545
Options (change) 1,078 6,148 429
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $25,419 $32,240 $29,910
Total Invoice $23,907 $29,524 $27,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,648
Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,419$32,240$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,419$29,485$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$0
Total Invoice$23,907$29,524$27,689
Adjustments for Features0-2,523-2,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,907$27,001$25,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,930$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,523-2,134

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested47583%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60017%
Total Not Requested292583%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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