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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: $25,935

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelMalibuMalibuAltima
TrimLTLTZVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $30,900
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Floor mats     245
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 4,100 0 620
Options (change) 3,617 0 0
Destination 650 650 975
Total Price $25,935 $27,745 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,332
Model Year200820082021
ModelMalibuMalibuAltima
TrimLTLTZVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$25,935$27,745$32,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$26,395$31,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082021
ModelMalibuMalibuAltima
TrimLTLTZVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,740$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,278-20

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.2 in
Length191.8 in192.9 in
Width70.3 in72.9 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested78040%
Total Not Requested117560%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

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

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