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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: $23,230

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,552

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $20,570
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $19,181
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150   150
Sunroof 800 800 750
Floor mats     165
Satellite radio     150
Audio Package     750
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Bodyside moldings 125   115
Sunroof 664 664 651
Floor mats     129
Satellite radio     130
Audio Package     651
Options (change) 5,050 800 1,965
Options (change) 4,406 664 1,676
Destination 650 650 695
Total Price $26,885 $28,545 $23,230
Total Invoice $25,076 $26,919 $21,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,885$28,545$23,230
Adjustments for Features-3,615-4,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,270$23,655$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0
Total Invoice$25,076$26,919$21,552
Adjustments for Features-3,372-4,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,704$22,308$21,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$604$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,290$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$4,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,372-4,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in179.8 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested58030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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