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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: $22,020

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,486

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $20,620
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $19,228
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Bodyside moldings 150   150
3.6L V6   1,595  
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     130
Interior ambient lighting     240
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Bodyside moldings 132   120
3.6L V6   1,404  
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     112
Interior ambient lighting     172
Options (change) 2,045 1,695 640
Options (change) 1,800 1,492 498
Destination 720 720 760
Total Price $27,940 $29,370 $22,020
Total Invoice $26,436 $27,819 $20,486

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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: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,768
Model Year201020102011
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,940$29,370$22,020
Adjustments for Features-3,330-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,610$24,550$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$26,436$27,819$20,486
Adjustments for Features-3,151-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,285$23,254$20,486
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201020102011
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 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$4,350$5,840$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$4,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,151-4,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102011
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%

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