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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: $23,930

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,566

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSentraSentra
TrimLTPremierHybridSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $18,921 $19,641
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Navigation system 495   495    
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270      
Cargo net 65 65 65 55 55
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395 395 350 350
Cargo mat 80   80    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Panoramic sunroof     1,150    
Floor mats       180 180
Navigation Package       720 720
Premium Package       2,230 1,130
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Navigation system 450   450    
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066      
Cargo net 59 59 59 49 49
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359 359 266 266
Cargo mat 73   73    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Panoramic sunroof     1,047    
Floor mats       148 148
Navigation Package       637 637
Premium Package       1,974 1,000
Options (change) 4,625 2,730 5,670 3,535 2,435
Options (change) 4,207 2,484 5,158 3,074 2,100
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $30,625 $34,580 $34,420 $24,270 $23,930
Total Invoice $29,202 $33,095 $32,793 $22,820 $22,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSentraSentra
TrimLTPremierHybridSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,625$34,580$34,420$24,270$23,930
Adjustments for Features-2,780-3,730-4,6800-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,845$30,850$29,740$24,270$23,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$1,895$465$0
Total Invoice$29,202$33,095$32,793$22,820$22,566
Adjustments for Features-2,651-3,570-4,4590-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,551$29,525$28,334$22,820$22,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,974$1,783$372$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSentraSentra
TrimLTPremierHybridSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
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$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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  
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$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  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$5,530$6,480$7,430$2,750$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$3,730$4,680$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,651-3,570-4,4590-118

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182015
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 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

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%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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
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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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