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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $26,550
Base Invoice $24,149 $24,976
Power driver seat 200  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Sunroof 800 850
Convenience Package   1,300
Floor mats   110
Power driver seat 166  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Sunroof 664 738
Convenience Package   1,127
Floor mats   84
Options (change) 1,150 2,260
Options (change) 955 1,949
Destination 670 695
Gas Tax -1,300 -2,350
Total Price $26,075 $27,155
Total Invoice $24,474 $25,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $754
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H158hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG35/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,075$27,155
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$27,110
Total Invoice$24,474$25,270
Adjustments for Features0-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$25,228

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,120$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length191.8 in189.8 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,470 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested54551%

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