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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $21,160
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $19,729
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150   150
Sunroof 800 800 750
3.6L V6   1,595  
Limited-slip front differential     400
Audio Package     850
Floor mats     165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
HFV6 Engine Package 1,490    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Bodyside moldings 125   116
Sunroof 664 664 651
3.6L V6   1,324  
Limited-slip front differential     347
Audio Package     738
Floor mats     130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     109
Options (change) 2,930 2,395 2,440
Options (change) 2,433 1,988 2,091
Destination 670 670 720
Total Price $28,305 $29,945 $24,320
Total Invoice $26,449 $28,060 $22,540

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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: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSE-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$28,305$29,945$24,320
Adjustments for Features-3,115-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,190$25,430$24,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$26,449$28,060$22,540
Adjustments for Features-2,911-4,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,538$23,829$22,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSE-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 
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 
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$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
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
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$4,915$6,315$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,911-4,2310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
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 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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