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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: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,165

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTPremierHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $19,590
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $18,270
Sport Package 795      
Convenience and Technology Package 995   995  
Navigation system 495   495  
Leather Package 1,395   1,395 1,030
Cargo net 60 60 60 55
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 395 225
Cargo mat 80   80  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Premium Package       1,200
Navigation Package       650
Floor mats       170
Rear spoiler       295
Sport Package 723      
Convenience and Technology Package 905   905  
Navigation system 450   450  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269 894
Cargo net 55 55 55 47
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 359 183
Cargo mat 73   73  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046   1,046  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Premium Package       1,041
Navigation Package       564
Floor mats       136
Rear spoiler       240
Options (change) 5,365 2,725 5,765 3,625
Options (change) 4,880 2,480 5,244 3,105
Destination 875 875 875 790
Total Price $31,365 $34,575 $34,515 $24,005
Total Invoice $29,875 $33,091 $32,879 $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: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,229
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTPremierHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H130hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,365$34,575$34,515$24,005
Adjustments for Features-2,605-3,355-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,760$31,220$30,210$24,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,460$1,450$0
Total Invoice$29,875$33,091$32,879$22,165
Adjustments for Features-2,481-3,211-4,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,394$29,880$28,778$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,486$1,384$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2017201720172013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSentra
TrimLTPremierHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$5,655$6,405$7,355$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$3,355$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,481-3,211-4,1010

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172013
ModelMalibuSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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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