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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $13,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuSentraSentra
TrimPremierSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,370 $20,410 $22,170
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 350 350
Technology Package   1,230 1,230
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Floor mats   180 180
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 266 266
Technology Package   1,089 1,089
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Floor mats   148 148
Options (change) 4,855 4,350 2,890
Options (change) 4,417 3,796 2,503
Destination 925 835 835
Total Price $39,150 $25,595 $25,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,234
Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuSentraSentra
TrimPremierSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,150$25,595$25,895
Adjustments for Features-4,0300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$25,595$25,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year202020162016
ModelMalibuSentraSentra
TrimPremierSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Total Value of Features$8,305$4,275$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5500-94

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202016
ModelMalibuSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,849 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested127572%
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested363091%
Total Not Requested3759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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