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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: $32,245

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimPremierVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $30,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 375
Floor mats   245
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 0
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 395 620
Options (change) 359 0
Destination 875 975
Total Price $32,245 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,571
Model Year20172021
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimPremierVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT9CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,245$32,495
Adjustments for Features-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,680$32,495

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172021
ModelMalibuAltima
TrimPremierVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,705$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172021
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.2 in
Length193.8 in192.9 in
Width73.0 in72.9 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

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

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