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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $23,600 $27,400
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65    
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Floor mats   160 160
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Satellite radio   350 350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59    
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Floor mats   119 119
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 2,335 7,660 3,110
Options (change) 2,125 6,811 2,678
Destination 995 605 605
Total Price $36,830 $31,865 $31,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,816
Model Year202120062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,830$31,865$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,690-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,140$31,665$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year202120062006
ModelMalibuAltimaAltima
TrimPremier3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,705$3,215$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-313-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212006
ModelMalibuAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length194.2 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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