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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: $29,165

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,876

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $27,027 $21,826 $25,340
3.6L V6 1,600    
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Floor mats   160 160
Leather Package   3,000  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Satellite radio   350 350
3.6L V6 1,512    
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Floor mats   119 119
Leather Package   2,727  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 1,600 4,960 1,310
Options (change) 1,512 4,445 1,117
Destination 760 605 605
Total Price $30,960 $29,165 $29,315
Total Invoice $29,299 $26,876 $27,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,544
Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,960$29,165$29,315
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,740$29,165$28,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$29,299$26,876$27,062
Adjustments for Features-1,1550-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,144$26,876$26,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$276$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$1,755$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1550-462

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.2 in
Length191.8 in192.3 in
Width70.3 in70.4 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested237579%
Total Not Requested65021%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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