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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $25,859 $21,826 $25,340
2.0L I4 2,335    
Premium Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
Navigation system 795    
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
2.0L I4 2,207    
Premium Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
Navigation system 700    
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Floor mats   119 119
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 5,875 7,660 3,110
Options (change) 5,323 6,811 2,678
Destination 810 605 605
Total Price $34,050 $31,865 $31,115
Total Invoice $31,992 $29,242 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year201320062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,050$31,865$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,620-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,430$31,665$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$31,992$29,242$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,401-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,591$29,058$28,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320062006
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  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$1,705$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,401-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.6 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 key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%
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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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