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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: $27,355

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelMalibuMalibuAltima
Trim2LTLTZVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $30,900
Premium Mat Package 185    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
3.6L V6   1,595  
Floor mats     245
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Premium Mat Package 154    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,490    
3.6L V6   1,324  
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 1,980 1,595 620
Options (change) 1,644 1,324 0
Destination 670 670 975
Total Price $27,355 $29,145 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,707
Model Year200920092021
ModelMalibuMalibuAltima
Trim2LTLTZVC-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$27,355$29,145$32,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,355$27,670$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092021
ModelMalibuMalibuAltima
Trim2LTLTZVC-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 
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
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
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$3,240$4,715$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-22

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092021
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 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

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

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