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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: $34,555

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $32,690
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,453
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400 405
Cargo mat 80  
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352 344
Cargo mat 70  
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 6,325 980
Options (change) 5,706 795
Destination 825 885
Total Price $35,470 $34,555
Total Invoice $33,293 $32,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $245
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$35,470$34,555
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,495$34,555
Total Invoice$33,293$32,133
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,378$32,133

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimLTZ3.5 SL
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9150

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in191.9 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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