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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: $24,495

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,126

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $9,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimPremierSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $22,490
Base Invoice $29,736 $21,366
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 70
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 350
Electronics Package   500
Floor mats   200
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 49
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 266
Electronics Package   391
Floor mats   169
Options (change) 2,730 1,120
Options (change) 2,484 875
Destination 875 885
Total Price $34,580 $24,495
Total Invoice $33,095 $23,126

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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: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,366
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimPremierSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,580$24,495
Adjustments for Features-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$24,495
Total Invoice$33,095$23,126
Adjustments for Features-4,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,492$23,126

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuSentra
TrimPremierSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,455$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6030

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,388 lb.3,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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