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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: $30,030

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,635

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $25,607 $23,337 $27,221
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 850  
3.6L V6 1,595    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Stability control     600
Technology Package     2,000
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 738  
3.6L V6 1,404    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Floor mats   134 134
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Stability control     520
Technology Package     1,735
Options (change) 2,545 4,155 2,945
Options (change) 2,240 3,603 2,523
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $30,220 $30,030 $33,020
Total Invoice $28,567 $27,635 $30,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,544
Model Year201020092009
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,220$30,030$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-665-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$29,365$31,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,365
Total Invoice$28,567$27,635$30,439
Adjustments for Features0-612-1,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$27,023$29,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,227

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020092009
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,190$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-612-1,189

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,424 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
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested272561%
Total Not Requested172539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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