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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,045

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,568

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimSSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $20,990
Base Invoice $21,608 $19,571
Floor mats   120
Bodyside moldings   155
Floor mats   94
Bodyside moldings   123
Options (change) 0 275
Options (change) 0 217
Destination 625 780
Total Price $23,490 $22,045
Total Invoice $22,233 $20,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $351
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimSSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$23,490$22,045
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,360$22,045
Total Invoice$22,233$20,568
Adjustments for Features-2,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,217$20,568

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimSSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,415$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length188.3 in179.8 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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