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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: $32,495

Nissan Altima VC-T SR   
Difference: $760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $30,900
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Floor mats   245
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 5,080 620
Options (change) 4,623 0
Destination 810 975
Total Price $33,255 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,356
Model Year20132021
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,255$32,495
Adjustments for Features-4,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,045$32,495

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132021
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZVC-T SR
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 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,040$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132021
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in111.2 in
Length191.5 in192.9 in
Width73.0 in72.9 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 ft3

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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 opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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