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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $26,550
Base Invoice $23,860 $24,976
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Navigation system 1,120  
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,000 850
Convenience Package   1,300
Technology Package   2,000
Connection Package   3,100
Floor mats   110
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Navigation system 986  
Leather Package 880  
Sunroof 880 738
Convenience Package   1,127
Technology Package   1,735
Connection Package   2,689
Floor mats   84
Options (change) 4,730 7,360
Options (change) 4,284 6,373
Destination 810 695
Gas Tax 0 -2,350
Total Price $30,525 $32,255
Total Invoice $28,954 $29,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,163
Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H158hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG35/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,525$32,255
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,025$32,255
Total Invoice$28,954$29,694
Adjustments for Features-1,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,531$29,694

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Total Value of Features$3,965$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132009
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in189.8 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,470 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested97544%
Total Not Requested124056%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested85580%
Total Not Requested21520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested92532%

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