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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $24,520
Base Invoice $26,762 $22,727
Premium Package 1,000 2,380
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80  
Technology Package   1,780
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   175
Door sill trim plates   170
Premium Package 880 2,064
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70  
Technology Package   1,543
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   134
Door sill trim plates   134
Options (change) 6,325 6,875
Options (change) 5,706 5,931
Destination 825 750
Total Price $35,470 $32,145
Total Invoice $33,293 $29,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,435
Model Year20152010
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,470$32,145
Adjustments for Features-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$32,145
Total Invoice$33,293$29,408
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,843$29,408

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152010
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $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 
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
Total Value of Features$4,040$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4500

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152010
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,357 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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212583%
Total Not Requested45017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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