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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: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $19,304
Leather Package 2,700    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 170 170  
Rear spoiler   360 175
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Leather Package 2,342    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Floor mats 134 134  
Rear spoiler   282 145
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,370 530 2,220
Options (change) 2,938 416 1,843
Destination 625 625 650
Total Price $27,995 $29,555 $23,190
Total Invoice $25,809 $27,356 $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: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,495
Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,995$29,555$23,190
Adjustments for Features-2,730-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$25,775$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0
Total Invoice$25,809$27,356$21,797
Adjustments for Features-2,517-3,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,292$23,857$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200720072008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,155$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,517-3,4990

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelAltimaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

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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