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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: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,058

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $32,350
Base Invoice $25,806 $30,138
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Cargo mat   75
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Cargo mat   53
Floor mats   106
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 1,695 560
Options (change) 1,492 425
Destination 760 825
Total Price $29,620 $33,735
Total Invoice $28,058 $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: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,106
Model Year20112015
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$29,620$33,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$31,345
Total Invoice$28,058$31,388
Adjustments for Features0-2,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,058$29,164

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
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
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,224

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
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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