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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $32,690
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,453
Sunroof 800  
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Sunroof 664  
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 800 575
Options (change) 664 451
Destination 650 885
Total Price $28,545 $34,150
Total Invoice $26,919 $31,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,545$34,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$31,375
Total Invoice$26,919$31,789
Adjustments for Features0-2,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$29,206

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,315$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,583

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length191.8 in191.9 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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