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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $26,762 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 1,000 2,460  
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400   370
Cargo mat 80    
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   175 175
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Stability control     600
Premium Package 880 2,134  
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352   295
Cargo mat 70    
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 6,325 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 5,706 4,600 2,818
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $35,470 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $33,293 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,571
Model Year201520092009
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,470$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-2,325-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,145$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$33,293$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,182-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,111$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520092009
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,215$1,990$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,182-920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152009
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,424 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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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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested355080%
Total Not Requested90020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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