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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $19,304
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Sport Package 1,250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 200
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Sunroof     800
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Sport Package 1,085    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 166
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,440 1,310 2,220
Options (change) 2,975 1,117 1,843
Destination 605 605 650
Total Price $27,645 $29,315 $23,190
Total Invoice $25,406 $27,062 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,685
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,645$29,315$23,190
Adjustments for Features-870-2,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,775$26,520$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0
Total Invoice$25,406$27,062$21,797
Adjustments for Features-800-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,606$24,482$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$124$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,370$4,295$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$2,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-800-2,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in188.3 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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