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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $35,510
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Floor mats   235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Sunroof 748  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 2,545 610
Options (change) 2,240 0
Destination 720 885
Total Price $30,220 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,776
Model Year20102018
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)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,220$37,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$33,065

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102018
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length191.8 in191.9 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,412 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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