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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $30,820
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,488
3.6L V6 1,600  
Floor mats   210
Bodyside moldings   180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
3.6L V6 1,512  
Floor mats   159
Bodyside moldings   164
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 1,600 740
Options (change) 1,512 589
Destination 760 810
Total Price $30,960 $32,370
Total Invoice $29,299 $29,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $343
Model Year20122014
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$30,960$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$32,105
Total Invoice$29,299$29,887
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$29,642

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
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
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 
Sunroof$900 
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$3,275$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
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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