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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: $23,149

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $81

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,552

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $88

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,435 $23,675 $20,570
Base Invoice $17,421 $22,373 $19,181
2LT Equipment Group 1,700    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Rear spoiler 175    
Front side airbags 295    
Satellite radio 199 325 150
Sunroof 800 800 750
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Bodyside moldings     150
Floor mats     165
Audio Package     750
2LT Equipment Group 1,607    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Rear spoiler 145    
Front side airbags 245    
Satellite radio 165 270 130
Sunroof 664 664 651
CD changer, in-dash 249 249  
Bodyside moldings     115
Floor mats     129
Audio Package     651
Options (change) 4,064 1,425 1,965
Options (change) 3,569 1,183 1,676
Destination 650 650 695
Total Price $23,149 $25,750 $23,230
Total Invoice $21,640 $24,206 $21,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $940
Model Year200720072008
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6217hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,149$25,750$23,230
Adjustments for Features-1,100-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,049$22,050$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1$0
Total Invoice$21,640$24,206$21,552
Adjustments for Features-1,028-3,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,612$20,728$21,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$116$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200720072008
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,140$4,740$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,028-3,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,297 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Total Requested16552%
Total Not Requested15048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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