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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: $32,860

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,000

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $30,560
Base Invoice $25,859 $27,929
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 5,875 1,510
Options (change) 5,323 1,281
Destination 810 790
Total Price $34,050 $32,860
Total Invoice $31,992 $30,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37
Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,050$32,860
Adjustments for Features-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,890$32,860
Total Invoice$31,992$30,000
Adjustments for Features-2,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$30,000

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132013
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0290

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in191.5 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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