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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: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $19,304
Sport Package 1,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 280    
Floor mats 175 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370 175
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Sport Package 1,127    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222    
Floor mats 137 137  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292 145
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,255 545 2,220
Options (change) 1,947 429 1,843
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $27,420 $29,910 $23,190
Total Invoice $25,323 $27,689 $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: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,161
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 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$27,420$29,910$23,190
Adjustments for Features-955-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,465$25,880$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$585$0$0
Total Invoice$25,323$27,689$21,797
Adjustments for Features-882-3,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,441$23,958$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$483$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200820082008
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,630$5,705$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-882-3,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
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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