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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: $29,145

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,396

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $32,350
Base Invoice $25,402 $30,138
3.6L V6 1,595  
Cargo mat   75
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
3.6L V6 1,324  
Cargo mat   53
Floor mats   106
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 1,595 560
Options (change) 1,324 425
Destination 670 825
Total Price $29,145 $33,735
Total Invoice $27,396 $31,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,968
Model Year20092015
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$29,145$33,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,145$31,560
Total Invoice$27,396$31,388
Adjustments for Features0-2,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,396$29,364

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092015
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
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
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 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,024

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length191.8 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,295 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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