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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: $24,150

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,864

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $4,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $22,490
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $21,366
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6   1,595  
Electronics Package     500
Floor mats     200
Door sill trim plates     75
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Premium Mat Package 163    
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6   1,404  
Electronics Package     391
Floor mats     169
Door sill trim plates     53
Options (change) 2,930 2,545 775
Options (change) 2,579 2,240 613
Destination 760 760 885
Total Price $29,075 $30,470 $24,150
Total Invoice $27,454 $28,806 $22,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,326
Model Year201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6188hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,075$30,470$24,150
Adjustments for Features-280-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$28,990$24,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0
Total Invoice$27,454$28,806$22,864
Adjustments for Features-264-1,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,190$27,407$22,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSR Turbo
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,225$4,425$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-264-1,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,009 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
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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