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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $3,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuSentraSentra
TrimLTZSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $25,402 $19,395 $21,063
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   148 148
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 800 3,120 1,660
Options (change) 664 2,707 1,414
Destination 670 835 835
Total Price $28,350 $24,365 $24,665
Total Invoice $26,736 $22,937 $23,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,032
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuSentraSentra
TrimLTZSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,350$24,365$24,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$23,055$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$26,736$22,937$23,312
Adjustments for Features0-1,233-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,736$21,704$21,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuSentraSentra
TrimLTZSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,990$4,300$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092016
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.2,849 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested253063%
Total Not Requested147537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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