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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: $24,005

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,165

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $19,590
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $18,270
Navigation system 495 495  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Leather Package 1,250   1,030
Rear spoiler 400 400 295
Cargo mat 80 80  
Sunroof 1,000    
Premium Package     1,200
Navigation Package     650
Floor mats     170
Cargo net     55
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Navigation system 436 436  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Leather Package 1,100   894
Rear spoiler 352 352 240
Cargo mat 70 70  
Sunroof 880    
Premium Package     1,041
Navigation Package     564
Floor mats     136
Cargo net     47
Illuminated door sill trim plates     183
Options (change) 4,350 2,825 3,625
Options (change) 3,828 2,486 3,105
Destination 825 825 790
Total Price $30,770 $31,970 $24,005
Total Invoice $29,096 $30,073 $22,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,638
Model Year201520152013
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,770$31,970$24,005
Adjustments for Features-2,425-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,345$29,495$24,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,096$30,073$22,165
Adjustments for Features-2,293-2,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,803$27,745$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$942$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201520152013
ModelMalibuMalibuSentra
Trim2LTLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,000$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,293-2,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152013
ModelMalibuSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.6 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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 system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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