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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: $29,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $30,820
Base Invoice $25,806 $28,488
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Floor mats   210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Floor mats   159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 1,695 560
Options (change) 1,492 425
Destination 760 810
Total Price $29,620 $32,190
Total Invoice $28,058 $29,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $705
Model Year20112014
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,620$32,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$31,150
Total Invoice$28,058$29,723
Adjustments for Features0-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,058$28,763

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112014
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,645 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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