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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: $23,555

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $20,080
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $18,725
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Bodyside moldings 150   150
Sunroof 800 800  
Upgrade Package     2,200
Mud guards     140
Floor mats     110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Bodyside moldings 125   116
Sunroof 664 664  
Upgrade Package     1,908
Mud guards     106
Floor mats     88
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     109
Options (change) 4,865 800 2,725
Options (change) 4,252 664 2,327
Destination 650 650 750
Total Price $26,700 $28,545 $23,555
Total Invoice $24,922 $26,919 $21,802

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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: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $786
Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,700$28,545$23,555
Adjustments for Features-2,500-3,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,200$24,690$23,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$24,922$26,919$21,802
Adjustments for Features-2,334-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,588$23,284$21,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082010
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
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$4,325$5,680$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$3,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,334-3,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082010
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested73037%
Total Not Requested122563%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested118053%
Total Not Requested105047%

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