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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: $23,710

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $19,590
Base Invoice $25,605 $18,270
Sunroof 800  
Premium Package   1,200
Navigation Package   650
Floor mats   170
Leather Package   1,030
Cargo net   55
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225
Sunroof 664  
Premium Package   1,041
Navigation Package   564
Floor mats   136
Leather Package   894
Cargo net   47
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 800 3,330
Options (change) 664 2,865
Destination 650 790
Total Price $28,545 $23,710
Total Invoice $26,919 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,782
Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,545$23,710
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,320$23,710
Total Invoice$26,919$21,925
Adjustments for Features-2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,707$21,925

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in182.1 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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